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Shahara Hasan
Following Syed’s final movements and the identity of the body.
ClearStory · NETFLIX · COMPLETE SERIES · EPISODE 2
BODIES
Do You Know Who I Am?
The setup
Each detective pushes against the people trying to close down or control the case. In 2023, Hasan follows Syed’s final clues towards a family who appear to know far more than they admit.
Quick timeline key
Hillinghead is 1890, Whiteman is 1941, Hasan is 2023 and Maplewood is 2053. The body and Longharvest Lane are the fixed points joining them.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
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Andrew Morley
A former police officer connected to Syed.
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Elaine Morley
Andrew’s wife, who welcomes Hasan into their home.
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Esther Jankovsky
A young girl who witnessed Whiteman with the body in 1941.
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Gabriel Defoe
The physicist identified as the man found in 2053.
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Elias Mannix
The leader of the Executive in 2053.
WHILE WATCHING · 4 STOPS
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals Episode 2.
Content note: Strong language, violence, murder, suicide, antisemitism, racism, homophobia and distressing scenes. Later episodes also include terrorism and mass-casualty aftermath.
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