S4E7: Paranoid
Mar 23, 2026 · 49m
Summary
Mike Archer investigates a break-in at his property, suspecting thieves linked to a mysterious group called Iris. Haunted by recurring dreams of floating and fire, he grows increasingly paranoid that his neighbors, coworkers, and even the police are lying to him. After discovering his neighbor and a doctor secretly entering his home, Mike retreats to a hotel, drinking heavily while trying to contact the elusive Jerry for answers. The episode ends with Mike receiving a late-night call from Jerry, deepening the conspiracy surrounding his life.
Topics discussed
Intruders in the barn and confrontation with thieves
Paranormal dreams, alien videos, and recurring visions
Return to work, paranoia, and suspicious hotel clerk
Flashbacks at the drive-thru and suspicion of Alice
Investigating the messy home and spying on neighbors
Confrontation with Detective Dunbar about the Iris case
Police station drama and Chief's dismissal of the case
Interrogating Lacey at the bar about the attack
Stakeout reveals Doctor Romero in Mike's house
Hotel isolation, drinking, and Jerry's late-night call
Credits and production acknowledgments
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