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Bill Hodges
The retired detective leading Finders Keepers.
ClearStory · SEASON 3 · EPISODE 7
Mr Mercedes
The End of the Beginning
The setup
Jerome uncovers Alma’s true connection to Rothstein. Bill warns the Saubers family that Pete is in serious danger, while Lou’s trial reaches its verdict.
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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.
AL
Alma Lane
Rothstein’s former lover and the architect of the robbery.
MB
Morris Bellamy
Wounded after an attempt to take the notebooks from Pete.
AH
Andrew Halliday
The owner of Second Story Books, now blocking Alma and Morris’s search.
PS
Pete Saubers
Trying to protect both his family and the notebooks.
LL
Lou Linklatter
Waiting for the jury’s decision.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 7.
Content note: Strong violence, blood, murder, threats, trauma, disturbing visions and strong language.
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