Ep 4. Curious Jarod
- TV-NR
- October 26, 1996
- 46 min
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7.9 (160)
Jarod's curious nature leads him on a journey to discover what it's like to be a woman. He dives deep into the world of beauty pageants and transforms himself into a contestant in order to understand the pressures that come with being an object of beauty and the sacrifices that must be made to achieve the perfect appearance. During this undercover mission, Jarod befriends a fellow pageant contestant named Alycia and learns about the true cost of beauty, both emotionally and financially.
Meanwhile, Sydney and Miss Parker continue to search for Jarod's whereabouts, but their efforts are hindered by Jarod's masterful ability to blend in and become whoever he needs to be in order to achieve his goals. As they get closer to finding him, it's unclear whether their intentions are to bring him back to the mysterious organization known as The Centre or to simply bring him home.
As Jarod delves deeper into the world of beauty pageants, he begins to uncover a dark side to the industry. He uncovers secrets about the hidden dangers of cosmetic surgery and the intense pressure that contestants face both from society and from within themselves to be perfect. Jarod also discovers that Alycia, who he had grown close to, is facing financial struggles due to the high costs associated with competing in a pageant.
Ultimately, Jarod's experience as a pageant contestant gives him a new perspective on the world and the lengths that some people will go to in order to meet societal expectations. As he returns to his life on the run, Jarod can't help but wonder if he truly understands what it means to be a woman, or if there's something deeper and more complicated to it than he could have ever imagined.