RA
Ralph Anderson
Entering the cave after finally accepting what he is hunting.
STEPHEN KING · COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 10 OF 10
THE OUTSIDER
Episode 10 · Must/Can’t
The setup
Pinned down outside Bear Cave, the group must survive Jack’s gunfire before anyone can confront the creature inside. Ralph and Holly enter knowing El Coco has Claude’s face and that one careless shot could collapse the tunnels.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
7 peopleThe only names you need
HG
Holly Gibney
Guiding the final confrontation through what she learned about El Coco.
JH
Jack Hoskins
Still defending the creature from his concealed position.
CB
Claude Bolton
Facing a killer that has taken his appearance.
YS
Yunis Sablo
Trying to survive the ambush and protect the others.
AK
Andy Katcavage
Attempting to get help while the group is under fire.
EC
El Coco
The child-killing mimic at the centre of the connected cases.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
Three clear stops for the evidence, connected cases and supernatural mystery. Open only the last scene you have reached.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Sustained gun violence, multiple deaths, blood, cave collapse, child murder references, grief and disturbing supernatural imagery.