Episode 6 reinterprets the story from Rya's perspective, revealing both right and wrong beliefs about Danny's condition and life. The core story revolves around a beleaguered young man who suffered immense tragedies as a child, but couldn't share his pain with others. He concocted these experiences in his head, dissociating from reality. Episode 6 showcased Tom Holland's exceptional performance, particularly in his transition from Jack to Danny. Holland's new perspective on storytelling added depth to his character. Seyfried's performance as Rya allowed her to explore the complex nature of her life, making it the best episode of the series. In Episode 6, Rya, a single mother and father to Ezra, reflects on her struggles and motivations to take Danny's case. The episode takes place one week after the Rockefeller shooting, and Rya's mother, Susie, helps her with Ezra, who misses her father more than he wants to stay with her. Rya is pursuing a tenure position at a University but faces challenges in securing a grant for her research due to the Psychology Department's belief that her thesis is unrealistic and won't contribute to her field's progression. In class, Rya teaches personality disorder tenets, highlighting the mental health issues caused by childhood trauma. She suggests splitting personalities to escape these horrors. Detective Matty, who has an off-on relationship with Rya, invites her to the station, believing Danny is a serial killer. When she meets him, his personality changes, becoming more confident, easygoing, and charming. He even undoes his handcuffs in a playful way to spook Rya. Susie urges Rya to maintain consistency with Ezra, as she is rarely home. Ezra talks to his father, prompting Rya to meet him for lunch the next day. They maintain cordiality and belong to the same academic field. Rya asks him not to call Ezra when it's not his night, revealing their incompatibility. Later, Rya watches a television show that piques her interest, leading her to believe Danny has a personality disorder. Matty had previously told Rya he had never seen him do something like this. Rya approaches Dean Hughs to get the green light to diagnose Danny, who will grant her a grant if she can diagnose him. Rya retrieves Danny's sketchbook and meets Candy, who explains that he was a sensitive and bright child who did not belong in jail. Rya posits that Danny was sexually assaulted by Marlin, but she remains steadfast in her defense of her husband. Rya discovers Jack's painting, which catches her attention due to its patterns and colors. For the first time in the series, Danny accepts that he's not in charge. Rya asks for a meeting with Jack, who accepts it on his behalf. Rya proposes her thesis to Matty, who believes Danny is Jack. To convince Danny of his condition, Rya needs to become the person he trusts and play along with his words, nudge him in the direction of acceptance. A week later, Rya meets Stan Camisa, Danny's legal counsel, and shares his condition with him. Stan agrees to sessions with Danny at Rikers Prison, where he has been transferred. Rya meets Jack, who becomes Danny's first real friend. Jack suggests he is real and not a split personality, using "quantum entanglement" to support his claim. Rya convinces Jack to give up control so she can talk to Danny. In another moment of acting, the real Danny emerges, losing his accent and confidence. Rya calmly talks to Danny, who claims his "blank spots" have never been this bad.
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