You season 4 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Joe, living under a new identity in London, reflects on his tumultuous past and attempts to start over. Teaching at a university, he becomes reluctantly involved with his neighbors and colleagues, including saving Kate from a mugging and getting entangled with Malcolm. After a night of heavy drinking, Joe discovers Malcolm's dead body in his apartment, realizing he must have killed him during a blackout. Desperate, he disposes of the body and tries to maintain his new life, but receives mysterious messages about the murder, leaving him in a state of uncertainty.
Full Episode S04E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joe in London?
Joe is in London living under the alias Jonathan Moore, starting a new life.
What does Joe teach in London?
Joe teaches a course on American Iconoclasts of the Short Story at a university.
Who are Malcolm and Kate?
Malcolm is a colleague of Joe's at the university and Kate is Malcolm's girlfriend.
How does Joe get involved with Malcolm and Kate?
Joe saves Kate from a mugging, which leads to him getting involved with Malcolm and his social circle.
What happens to Joe at the high-society event?
Joe drinks excessively at the event, leading to a blackout.
What does Joe discover after his blackout?
Joe finds Malcolm's dead body in his apartment and realizes he must have killed Malcolm during his blackout.
How does Joe dispose of Malcolm's body?
Joe dismembers Malcolm's body at a sawmill and scatters the remains around London.
Who is Elliot Tannenberg and what does he offer Joe?
Elliot Tannenberg knows Joe's true identity and offers him a way to escape his past by maintaining his alias and staying out of trouble.
What is Joe's decision regarding Marienne?
Joe decides to let Marienne go to prove to her that he is not a killer.
What mysterious messages does Joe receive?
Joe receives cryptic messages from an unknown person who seems to know about Malcolm's murder.