Ep 1. The Anti-Social Network
- TV-14
- March 16, 2012
- 43 min
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8.3 (106)
In Plain Sight follows the story of Mary Shannon, a US Marshal in the Witness Protection Program, as she handles dangerous criminals and witnesses while balancing her personal life. In season 5's first episode, titled "The Anti-Social Network," Mary is faced with a new challenge as she deals with a case involving social media.
The episode begins with Mary and her partner, Marshall Mann, on their way to pick up a witness who has requested to be relocated. However, when they arrive at the witness's house, they find that the witness has disappeared. Confused and alarmed, Mary and Marshall begin to search for the missing witness and soon learn that he has joined a notorious online hacking group known as The Antisocial Network.
As Mary and Marshall dive deeper into the case, they discover that The Antisocial Network has been targeting corporations and stealing millions of dollars using the witness's skills as a hacker. It becomes clear that the witness has been in contact with the group and might be involved in the thefts.
With the help of their team and the FBI, Mary and Marshall race to track down the witness and stop The Antisocial Network before they cause more damage. However, they face numerous obstacles, including the witness's resistance to help them and the group's willingness to use violence to protect their secrets.
Meanwhile, Mary is also dealing with personal issues as she tries to balance her job with taking care of her sister's children while her sister is in rehab. As the pressure builds on both fronts, Mary struggles to keep everything together.
"The Anti-Social Network" is a thrilling episode that touches on the dangers of social media and hacking while also exploring the personal challenges that Mary faces as a US Marshal. It showcases the strong bond between Mary and Marshall, as well as the teamwork and intelligence required to handle cases in the Witness Protection Program.