Ep 9. Snake Man and Little Guy

In "Snake Man and Little Guy," the ninth episode of People of Earth's first season, the members of StarCrossed, the alien abductee support group, continue to experience bizarre and unsettling encounters with the extraterrestrial beings that have taken them.

Gina, the group's therapist, finds herself the target of a strange mind control experiment that leaves her acting oddly. Meanwhile, Gerry, a member of the group who has always believed that he is in contact with aliens, becomes convinced that he has finally seen his extraterrestrial friends during a meditation session. However, when he shares his experience with the group, they are skeptical, unsure whether to trust his claims or attribute them to his vivid imagination.

Elsewhere, Richard, one of the show's main characters and a journalist investigating StarCrossed, uncovers an unsettling lead in his investigation. He learns of a mysterious snake man who may have ties to the alien abductions that the members of StarCrossed have experienced. In his quest for the truth, Richard teams up with the quirky Little Guy, a fellow journalist with a penchant for conspiracy theories.

Despite his initially dismissive attitude towards Little Guy's ideas, Richard soon finds himself caught up in the journalist's wild theories. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind the alleged snake man, who may be responsible for abducting countless individuals over the years.

As Richard and Little Guy pursue their investigation, the rest of the StarCrossed members continue to experience strange and unsettling events. Kelly, one of the group's members, begins to experience flashbacks of her abduction that she can't explain. Meanwhile, Chelsea, a new member of the group, is horrified when she realizes her own husband may have been abducted by aliens without her knowledge.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise within StarCrossed as members begin to question each other's sanity and openness to the possibility of extraterrestrial contact. The emotional and psychological tolls of the abductions and the group's experiences are palpable, and the viewer is left wondering whether the individuals are truly experiencing alien contact or whether their minds and beliefs have been hijacked in some way.

Overall, "Snake Man and Little Guy" is a thrilling episode that explores themes of trust, belief, and paranoia in the context of extraterrestrial contact. With its blend of suspense, humor, and complex characters and relationships, it is a standout installment in the first season of People of Earth.