BH
Bill Hodges
The retired detective leading Finders Keepers.
ClearStory · SEASON 3 · EPISODE 6
Mr Mercedes
Bad to Worse
The setup
Alma frightens Pete and orders Morris to apply more pressure. As Holly prepares to testify, Bill and Jerome worry that the trial will force her into situations she finds hard to control.
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8 peopleThe only names you need
HG
Holly Gibney
Bill’s precise and perceptive investigative partner.
JR
Jerome Robinson
Bill and Holly’s technically skilled friend and investigator.
PS
Pete Saubers
Now aware that dangerous people want what he found.
MB
Morris Bellamy
Pressuring Pete to surrender Rothstein’s writing.
AL
Alma Lane
Using threats while keeping Morris dependent on her.
LL
Lou Linklatter
Needing to speak honestly about the Brady she still hears.
RF
Roland Finkelstein
Preparing Holly and Lou for crucial testimony.
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Key story points
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Content note: Strong violence, blood, murder, threats, trauma, disturbing visions and strong language.
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