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Bill Hodges
The retired detective leading Finders Keepers.
ClearStory · SEASON 3 · EPISODE 8
Mr Mercedes
Mommy Deadest
The setup
Lou has been released under court supervision. Peter has disappeared with the manuscripts, while Morris and Alma are running out of patience.
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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.
LL
Lou Linklatter
Free after the trial and trying to decide what comes next.
MS
Marjorie Saubers
Pete’s mother, targeted as leverage.
AL
Alma Lane
Escalating the plan to force Pete’s cooperation.
MB
Morris Bellamy
Following Alma despite growing doubts and anger.
RF
Roland Finkelstein
Holly’s partner, whose closeness makes her feel less in control.
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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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