Ep 11. Hate Mail
- TV14
- March 25, 2015
- 43 min
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8.4 (22)
In season 2 episode 11 of Web of Lies, titled "Hate Mail," the story centers around a woman named Christine Alongi who receives a series of threatening and disturbing letters in the mail. The letters appear to be written by someone who has an intense hatred for Christine and her marriage. The letters escalate quickly, with the author making violent threats towards Christine and her loved ones.
Christine and her husband, Tim, are baffled as to who could be sending these letters and why. They have no enemies and cannot think of anyone who would have a motive to harm them. The police are contacted and they take the letters seriously, opening up an investigation into the matter.
As the investigation unfolds, the police discover that the letters are coming from a neighbor of Christine and Tim's, a woman named Debra. Debra has a history of mental illness, and the police determine that she has become unhinged and fixated on Christine and Tim's marriage.
The situation becomes increasingly complicated as Debra continues to send letters to Christine, despite being told by the police to stop. Christine and Tim begin to fear for their safety, as they have no way of knowing what Debra is going to do next. They consider moving away from their home and starting over, but the idea of running from their problems is not something that sits well with them.
Throughout the episode, we see interviews with Christine and Tim, as well as with law enforcement officers who worked on the case. We also learn more about the psychological aspects of stalking and the serious danger it can pose to the victims.
Overall, "Hate Mail" is an intense and provocative episode of Web of Lies that explores the darker side of human nature. The viewer is left with a sense of unease and sadness at the way in which one person's mental breakdown can have such a catastrophic impact on the lives of others. It is a cautionary tale of the importance of understanding and supporting those who struggle with mental illness, and of the need to take threats seriously, no matter how trivial they may seem at first.
