HG
Holly Gibney
Checking whether the entity remained close to each bereaved family.
STEPHEN KING · COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 5 OF 10
THE OUTSIDER
Episode 5 · Tear-Drinker
The setup
Holly tests her grief-eater theory by revisiting the aftermath of earlier murders. In Cherokee City, Jeannie Anderson receives a warning from the hooded visitor and Jack struggles to hide the worsening marks on his neck.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
RA
Ralph Anderson
Still resisting a supernatural answer to a case he cannot explain.
JA
Jeannie Anderson
Ralph’s wife, who encounters the hooded man directly.
JH
Jack Hoskins
Carrying out tasks under pain and threats from the entity.
TP
Tracey Powell
A man from an earlier case who bore wounds similar to Jack’s.
AK
Andy Katcavage
Helping Holly and becoming invested in her safety.
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: Child death references, frightening home intrusion, bodily wounds, animal death, grief, alcohol misuse and threats.