S1E8 - The Pretty Things Are Going to Hell

A wild shootout leaves the entire group in the hands of a rogue CIA operative obsessed with uncovering Faraday's true identity.

Faraday and Justin realize they must outrun the CIA to protect the machine and themselves. Faraday takes a stray bullet. They eventually arrive at Mary Lou’s rehab center. Mary Lou and her recovering interns tend to Faraday’s wound. Mary Lou and Justin have a heart to heart about the most exclusive club in the world.

Meanwhile, Spencer finally outs Hatch in an effort to strong-arm Edie. Lisa turns the tables on Spencer as they race to capture Faraday. And Pressman Thorn makes an offer to Hatch. Is all their work lost?

Notable Quote:

"This is the fight. You think it was all raising chickens? Are we servants of God or not? This is God." - Mary Lou

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Questions for Discussion

How do you understand Hatch’s betrayal? Was he trying to help Edie?
Molly feels betrayed by her mother. What do you think about Justin’s attempt to invoke The Little Prince in response?
“Some things are bigger than even us.” How do you see this theme playing out in this episode?
Mary Lou: "I only really became human after him [Thomas Newton]. Before him, I was just sleepwalking. But after him, I woke up to the world and everything in it. And myself.” Does Mary Lou’s transformation seem believable to you?
A recurring theme in this episode is the chance for redemption. How does this theme unfold?
Have you ever felt like an alien on your own planet? An ‘alien’ experience could give perspective. How does this compare to your own experience?
This episode is chock full of references to Christ. How do you respond to the Jesus Way sketched out?
What do you think Lisa is up to in ‘partnering’ with Clay?
Does this episode feel like a modern ‘Good Friday’ experience? How so?