Ep 13. Star-Crossed Killer
- TV-14
- October 19, 2018
- 21 min
In Plain Sight season 1 episode 13, "Star-Crossed Killer," focuses on the story of a former baseball star named Chuck Riley who becomes obsessed with a young woman named Nicole. Despite her visible trepidation towards his advances, Chuck continues to pursue her, only to eventually be rejected. It is then that he becomes violent and attacks Nicole, leading Mary and Marshall to investigate the case and try to catch him before he harms anyone else.
As they dig deeper into Chuck's past, they learn that there are several other instances of violence and stalking that he has been involved in. In one particularly chilling moment, they find a list of various women's names in his possession, all of whom he has apparently been following and obsessing over. Throughout the episode, Mary and Marshall work to protect Nicole and track down Chuck before he can cause further harm.
At the same time, Mary has her own personal struggles to contend with. She has been grappling with the fact that her father has Alzheimer's, and has been finding it increasingly difficult to come to terms with his condition. In this episode, she must deal with the added emotional stress of having her father hospitalized, while also attempting to balance her work life and the case at hand.
Overall, "Star-Crossed Killer" is an intense, dramatic episode that highlights the very real dangers of stalking and obsession. It also touches on themes of family, as Mary must confront the difficulties of caring for a loved one with a debilitating illness. The episode is well-written and well-paced, with a strong narrative arc that keeps viewers engaged throughout. It is a fitting conclusion to a strong first season, and sets the stage for the compelling storytelling that In Plain Sight would continue to deliver in future seasons.