BH
Bill Hodges
Forced to examine how police work and addiction damaged his family.
ClearStory · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 6
Mr Mercedes
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The setup
Bill’s new investigation is straining old relationships. Brady faces a work interview while Deborah tries to change her routine.
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QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
AH
Allie Hodges
Bill’s estranged adult daughter, whose addiction and arrest divided the family.
HG
Holly Gibney
Janey’s anxious, highly observant cousin, newly introduced to Bill.
DH
Deborah Hartsfield
Attempting sobriety and taking Brady’s car without knowing it contains a bomb.
BH
Brady Hartsfield
Desperately searching for Deborah before the device is discovered or triggered.
RF
Robi Frobisher
Pressuring Brady to impress visiting company executives.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 6.
Content note: Addiction, alcohol misuse, family estrangement, incestuous abuse, explosive threat and disturbing violent fantasies.
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