Ep 8. You Got Me Babe

Joe Goldberg is a bookstore manager who had been stalking Guinevere Beck after their brief acquaintance. In the eighth episode of the first season of the show, Joe continues his efforts to keep Beck from her past lovers and friends as he thinks they are bad influences on her. However, as time goes on, Joe struggles to control his possessive and violent tendencies as Beck starts slipping from his grasp.

The episode opens with Joe setting up some elaborate surprises for Beck, which include hidden keys to his apartment and a beach outing in the winter. Unfortunately for Joe, his actions end up angering Beck, and she decides to stay away from him. Meanwhile, Joe's past comes back to haunt him as he discovers someone he knew from his hometown has been looking for him.

As Joe becomes more and more obsessed with keeping Beck to himself, he realizes he needs to take drastic steps to keep her from slipping away. He begins to make plans for their future together, and things seem to be going well until a tragic accident changes everything. Joe must confront his own inner demons and figure out how to move forward as he faces his greatest challenge yet.

Throughout the episode, viewers are left wondering about Joe's sanity as he takes increasingly dangerous steps to control Beck's life. The tension mounts as Joe's past and present collide, and he struggles to hold onto his grasp on reality. The episode ends with an unexpected twist that will leave viewers eager for the next installment of this addictive series.

Overall, "You Got Me Babe" is a thought-provoking episode that explores some dark themes while maintaining a gripping plot. The acting is superb, and the writing is sharp and intelligent. Fans of psychological thrillers will find plenty to enjoy here, and newcomers to the series will quickly become hooked.