BH
Bill Hodges
Investigating privately despite having no police authority.
ClearStory · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 2
Mr Mercedes
On Your Mark
The setup
Bill’s fear makes him dangerously alert, while a letter from Mr Mercedes directs him towards a private website. The message also reopens the story of Olivia Trelawney, whose stolen car was used in the attack.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
5 peopleThe only names you need
BH
Brady Hartsfield
Using technology and psychological pressure to pull Bill into a private contest.
JP
Janey Patterson
Olivia Trelawney’s sister, who wants answers about Olivia’s death.
OF
Anthony ‘Robi’ Frobisher
Brady’s intrusive and overbearing manager at Supreme Electronix.
OT
Olivia Trelawney
The Mercedes owner, blamed for leaving access to the car and later driven to suicide.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 2.
Content note: Suicide coercion, stalking, gun threat, burns, pornography references, alcohol misuse and strong language.
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