Ep 3. Episode 3
- TV-14
- November 3, 2008
- 43 min
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7.6 (1,715)
The episode "Episode 3" of Scream Queens Season 1 follows the aftermath of the previous episode's murder of Chanel #2, as the remaining Kappa sisters are shaken by the tragedy. The episode begins with the Dean introducing a new security guard, Denise Hemphill, who she has hired to protect the sorority house. Denise is a loud and brash character who quickly rubs the Kappa sisters the wrong way, but is determined to solve the mystery of Chanel #2's murder.
As the sisters try to cope with the loss of their friend, they begin to turn on each other, suspecting that one of them may be the killer. Meanwhile, a new pledge, Hester, is introduced, who displays a creepy and unsettling fascination with death. The other sisters are wary of her, but Chanel takes Hester under her wing in order to groom her into becoming the next Kappa queen.
In addition to the murder mystery, the episode also explores the backstory of some of the characters. We learn about Chanel's troubled childhood and her relationship with her mother, who groomed her to become the perfect socialite. We also see flashbacks of the previous Kappa queen, who died under mysterious circumstances, and how her death has haunted the sorority for years.
As the episode progresses, more bodies begin to pile up, and it becomes clear that the killer is targeting Kappa sisters. The girls try to take matters into their own hands and set up traps to catch the killer, but things go awry when they accidentally trap one of their own. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with the identity of the killer still a mystery.
Overall, "Episode 3" is a tense and suspenseful installment of Scream Queens, with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode delves deeper into the characters and their motivations, while also advancing the overall plot of the season. Fans of the horror-comedy genre will find plenty to enjoy in this episode, which balances scares with humor in equal measure.