Ep 4. The Captain

Joe continues to obsess over Beck, stalking her every move and manipulating her relationships with the people in her life. In this episode, titled "The Captain," Joe takes matters into his own hands when he tries to sabotage Beck's budding romance with her college professor, Benji. Joe sees Benji as a threat and sets out to eliminate him from Beck's life.

As Joe begins to track Benji's movements, he learns that he's not just a harmless professor, but also the heir to a large, successful company. Not content to simply scare Benji away from Beck, Joe decides to take a more drastic approach. He kidnaps Benji and locks him up in the basement of his bookstore.

Meanwhile, Beck finds herself growing closer to her friend-turned-boyfriend, Joe's neighbor, Ethan. They bond over their shared love of literature, and Ethan encourages Beck to pursue her passion for writing. But as Beck grows more independent, Joe becomes increasingly jealous and possessive. He sees Ethan as another threat to his relationship with Beck and resorts to spying on their dates.

As Joe continues to hold Benji captive, he begins to unravel the true nature of Beck's relationship with him. He discovers that Benji is not the charming, intellectual professor he pretends to be, but a selfish, entitled narcissist who treats women like objects. Joe sees himself as a hero for removing this toxic influence from Beck's life, but he's starting to realize the toll that his actions are taking on him.

As the episode comes to a close, Joe is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Beck starts to suspect that something is not quite right with Joe, and she begins to investigate his mysterious past. Meanwhile, Benji's friends and family start to grow concerned about his disappearance, and Joe must decide what to do with the captive Benji before his actions are discovered.

Overall, "The Captain" is a thrilling episode that delves deeper into the darker aspects of Joe's character and his twisted obsession with Beck. It raises important questions about the morality of vigilantism and the consequences of taking justice into your own hands. With its suspenseful plot and complex characters, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.