CB
Claude Bolton
The entity’s next copied identity, feeling drawn back to his hometown.
STEPHEN KING · COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 8 OF 10
THE OUTSIDER
Episode 8 · Foxhead
The setup
Claude retreats to his brother Seale’s home in Tennessee. Holly, Ralph, Yunis and Andy follow, intending to keep the real Claude visible while the entity completes its transformation and seeks another child.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
SB
Seale Bolton
Claude’s impulsive older brother in Cecil, Tennessee.
HG
Holly Gibney
Designing the plan to give Claude an unbreakable alibi.
RA
Ralph Anderson
Moving from reluctant cooperation towards belief.
AK
Andy Katcavage
Joining Holly and the others in Tennessee.
JH
Jack Hoskins
Collecting weapons and preparing to protect the entity.
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: Attempted child abduction, gun threat, addiction references, coercive control, disturbing imagery and strong language.