Grotesquerie episode 3 review: Nothin’ good starts in a getaway car 

Grotesquerie episode 3 review: Nothin’ good starts in a getaway car 

Well, bless my soul and pass me another cup of tea! It seems like we’ve got quite the pickle in this quaint little town. I must say, Lois is finding herself in quite the tight spot with Nurse Redd trying to worm her way into Marshall’s life. I reckon she’s as stubborn as a mule, that one, and rightly so!


Grotesquerie episode 3 is now streaming on Hulu after airing on FX on Oct. 2 and it sees Travis Kelce make his grand entrance. Let’s review the NFL player’s acting debut and highlight the main events that happen in this wild episode. 

caution: major spoilers ahead! if you haven’t seen the latest episode of ‘Grotesquerie’, quickly catch up by streaming it on Hulu first. I mean it – this discussion delves deep into spoiler territory. final warning.

In Episode 3 of the suspenseful drama series, we delve into the complex bond between Lois Tryon (played by Niecy Nash-Betts) and her daughter Merrit (Raven Goodwin). Both women grapple with destructive habits: Lois struggles with alcohol dependency, while Merrit is addicted to food, particularly weight gain. It’s evident that Lois disapproves of Merrit’s weight aspirations, but she risks triggering her daughter if she voices her concerns. Instead, Merrit often counters Lois by highlighting her own mother’s drinking habits.

It’s sad to see. They both care and worry about each other, but they are unwilling to change their ways and give up their poisons, so they keep to themselves. 

Grotesquerie episode 3 review: Nothin’ good starts in a getaway car 

Being hypervigilant is a gift and a curse

In their latest conversation, Merritt inquires about her mom, Lois’s, account of how she came across her dad, Marshall. Despite hearing this tale numerous times before, Merritt expresses eagerness to listen once more. It transpires that Lois used to work as a waitress when she first encountered Marshall, who was a college professor.

Marshall was the one who encouraged Lois to take up detective work. Lois notes that her husband has always had a knack for understanding her. However, Lois’ heightened awareness hasn’t always been advantageous. It can be exhausting, Lois admits, to constantly stay alert.

At work, Lois’ talents are quite useful. She truly demonstrates her value when summoned late at night to a grisly location. However, on this particular occasion, she arrives under the influence and unsteadily drives to the crime scene.

Grotesquerie episode 3 review: Nothin’ good starts in a getaway car 

Lois is a blessing to the community

Inside the building, Lois awkwardly enters amidst deafening music and flashing lights. At the center of the room, a grisly sight awaits: not a single human body, but rather, fragmented bodies of multiple individuals, crudely stitched together to form one grotesque entity.

Sergeant Cranburn (Joshua Bitton) expresses to Lois that her breath smells strongly of vodka and suggests she leave for the sake of the community’s wellbeing. Lois chuckles in response. She notes that none of the people in the room are familiar with the victims. Cranburn mentions that the DNA test results will be ready in three days, but there’s no need to wait. However, Lois claims she knows each victim by sight due to their distinctive tattoos and scars. Even more so, she identifies them personally: Jessica Holt, Drea Rhymes, Nini Lynn-Taylor, Danny Cotter. Lois finds it ironic that many of these victims were once people she had tried to help in the past.

1) Lois’ quick knack for identifying subtle hints and her remarkable memory are truly astounding. She seems to be the most promising figure in our quest to identify this elusive killer. However, it’s worrying that Cranburn was unaware of the victims’ identities and was content to wait a full THREE DAYS for the results – this calls for concern.

Consider what other events might unfold during those three days, as Lois finds herself in this predicament, seemingly overwhelmed by her existing responsibilities. For instance, imagine a scenario where the manipulative Nurse Redd (Lesley Manville) audaciously requests power of attorney from Lois regarding Marshall. Naturally, Lois refuses and walks away in indignation. How bold!

As a devoted fan, I find myself pondering: Could it be that Lois isn’t truly alone? Let me explain my thought process. You see, there’s Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond), who seems to stand out in Lois’ eyes as the one she can confide in. Lois feels an unspoken bond with Megan, a sense of shared intellect that makes her believe Megan is the ideal partner to help Lois solve this intricate puzzle.

Initially, I harbored doubts about Sister Megan due to the nature of the crimes. However, it seems implausible for Sister Megan to have committed these crimes alone. While it’s uncertain if Sister Megan is directly linked to these murders, there certainly appears to be some mysterious activities surrounding her.

Grotesquerie episode 3 review: Nothin’ good starts in a getaway car 

Father Charlie and Sister Megan

A rather enigmatic figure, Father Charlie (Nicholas Alexander Chavez), has been added to our list of potential suspects. As for my suspicions about him, I’m somewhat hesitant to point fingers. After all, I’ve seen one too many detective shows, so I tend to question everyone! If it turns out that Father Charlie is the culprit, then he wasn’t working alone. For now, let’s set this theory aside momentarily.

It seems there’s some issue that requires repentance between Father Charlie and Sister Megan, as they appear to have committed significant wrongdoings recently, necessitating much prayer for forgiveness.

After Reverend Charlie successfully persuades his higher-ups to continue publishing the brutal news stories, he calls upon Sister Megan to fetch him the most recent edition personally for his endorsement. As she follows orders, Sister Megan encounters a priest in nothing but a towel. Upon seeing her, the priest rejects her affection rudely – what’s your problem, Father? A hint of exasperation is evident here. It remains unclear why the priest behaves this way, but we may learn more about it soon.

Grotesquerie episode 3 review: Nothin’ good starts in a getaway car 

Hi, Travis Kelce! 

Indeed, Eddie Lachan, played by Travis Kelce, wasn’t introduced until the final 10 minutes of episode 3. Right off the bat, there was a strong connection between them. It’s unclear what role Eddie plays at the hospital, as he’s always in white attire (which seems a bit suspicious). Could he be a Nurse perhaps? Almost instantly, they engaged in playful flirting and started calling each other names like Lois being Miss Sassy Pants and Eddie being Fast Eddie.

Despite Eddie urging Lois not to drive due to her apparent intoxication, Lois decides to depart. True to his prediction, Lois gets into an accident and ends up back at the hospital, but this time she’s restrained to her bed with handcuffs. Her superior officer, Detective Grace Finn (Tessa Ferrer), reprimands Lois for causing additional complications in handling the DUI charges against her. This is because Grace believes that only Lois can crack this case open, and indeed, she isn’t mistaken.

As a gamer, I can’t afford to waste time waiting to be released. When Eddie enters with my meal and subtly hints that he didn’t say “I told you so,” I manage to convince him to unlock the cuffs.

Eddie, it seems like I have doubts about your existence. To help me confirm that you are indeed real and not just Lois’ imagination, could we engage someone else in a conversation? Regardless, both Eddie and Lois hastily depart the hospital holding hands, dashing into an escape vehicle. As Taylor Swift put it, “nothing good ever starts in a getaway car.” (If you catch my drift.)

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