Episode #1.8

The most significant focus of this episode is Holden's becoming aware of an elementary principal who disciplines his kids by tickling their feet, then giving them nickels. There is considerable controversy. Many parents and teachers feel he is just a good guy with a different method of approaching students. Others are very concerned. The point is that Holden has no business putting himself into this controversy, but he doesn't recognize. He has developed a big wall of jealousy with Debbie and this is darkening his world. She has a lab partner whom he doesn't know and who she says she just works with. Billl and Wendy are starting to worry about him. He is also in trouble with his supervisor who has green-lighted their work. It should be interesting to see how this shakes out. The principal is a pompous ass. Having been in education for over 40 years, I believe that his attitude toward his own methods would be educationally suicidal. The conclusion of this episode makes us aware that Holden could be in big trouble.

Nice investigation. The main character is on the case of a teacher who have inappropriate behavior with their students. Its follow by an intuuition of him. Its pretty good to follow and we can have some reasons of behind that behavior. Still interesting and the relationship between the main character and the girlfriend. Its still intriguing me even if i found that they dont go to deep in the psychology of the killers but good anyway.

"Episode 1.8" of Mindhunter, directed by Andrew Douglas and written by Joe Penhall, marks a shift in focus as the Behavioral Science Unit starts applying their profiling techniques to new and disturbing cases, while also dealing with internal dynamics and personal struggles. The episode dives into moral ambiguity, the abuse of power, and the challenges of maintaining personal relationships while working in the grim world of criminal psychology.

The episode continues to have Ford dealing with the fallout of the ongoing Altuna case. Wendy and Bill are trying to have a new member join the team, who can bring new ideas and perspectives. Holden starts to have some personal and emotional issues, such as having distrust about his girlfriend.

This episodes sees Holden being invited to speak to a school. During his talk, he is approached by a teacher, Janet Ebner, who has concerns about Principal Roger Wade's behavior. She tells Holden that Wade likes to tickle children's feet and give them nickels afterwards. Ford is very suspicious about this. Bill however, refuses to investigate with Ford. Bill considers the activity weird, but doesn't believe it is a crime. Despite this, Ford decides to investigate it on his own.

Ford brings Gregg Smith with him to speak with Wade. After speaking with him, Wade insists that what he does with the kids is a positive experience for the kids and makes school discipline more enjoyable.

After speaking to Wade, Gregg tells Shepard what he saw. Shepard then advises Ford to drop his investigation into the principal.

Meanwhile, Ford returns to Oregon to interview Jerry Brudos, who is more talkative this time. Debbie invites Ford to her graduate class, where he catches her in a compromising position with Patrick, her project partner. Angered, Ford leaves the graduate class in a fury. Afterwards, Ford gets a call from the school saying the principal is going to be fired.

The dialogue, as usual, adds a lot to the story and plot of the episode. It helps add the suspense, which keeps many people enjoying the show. Also, the character's interactions and dynamics help add value to the episode.

Themes explored in this episode include the abuse of power, boundaries, and relationships. Ford has lost the trust he had in his relationship, leading him to be upset when he suspects Debbie is cheating on him. Another theme is boundaries, particularly if someone does not respect your boundaries.

The episode has received a lot of positivity and good reception overall. Some people have had some complaints, particularly on Ford being an unlikeable character and making the episode difficult to watch. Also, "the episode feels like a bunch of plot threads that go nowhere", with Ford not being punished for abusing power, and the episode's stories being unresolved.

The episode shows many aspects that is difficult, but makes for a engaging show to watch and enjoy. Despite the flaws pointed out by some people, the overall reception has been good and positive, leaving this to be a very enjoyable episode.

Despite the anachronism of a prisoner incarcerated in 1969 using the Seinfeld-ism "yada, yada, yada," it's an interesting episode.

Having said that this particular episode is crazy. Main focus of this episode beyond the fact that our protagonist seems to be in hot water with everybody is the principle of a local school has some unseemly ideas about how to discipline children and the general position is stop. I don't care how many teachers say he's just doing it because he's a good guy or how many parents say no big deal, if even ONE parent says it is a big deal it needs to stop! If the FBI comes in and tells you to stop it REALLY TRULY needs to stop.

I was in elementary school during the period covered here and even then that behavior would have just been too creepy for words. But truly the bottom line is if you are working for a company and they ask you to stop doing something, and their customers request that you stop doing something, if you don't stop doing it you're gonna be fired. Whether it's an oil company or a school, that is a reasonable outcome to expect. Of course film school 101 tells us that this guy is going to evolve into something far worse but just on the off chance that he doesn't does not validate him at all.

Stubborn pride should not interfere with your paycheck