Pushing Daisies season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Nine-year-old Ned discovers he can bring dead things to life with a touch, but learns this gift comes with serious consequences. His mother dies as a result, revealing that if he revives someone for more than a minute, another life is taken. Years later, Ned, now a pie maker, reanimates his childhood love, Chuck, after her murder. Together with private investigator Emerson Cod, they solve her murder and other cases, while Ned and Chuck navigate their complicated relationship, bound by the rule that Ned cannot touch her again.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ned's unique ability?
Ned can bring dead things back to life with a touch.
How did Ned discover his ability?
He discovered it as a child when he brought his dog, Digby, back to life.
What are the consequences of Ned's gift?
If he brings someone back to life for more than a minute, someone else dies.
Who is Chuck?
Chuck, short for Charlotte Charles, is Ned's childhood love who he brings back to life after her murder.
What happens if Ned touches someone he brought back to life again?
A second touch makes the resurrected dead again forever.
Why was Ned sent to boarding school?
He was sent away after the death of his mother, which was inadvertently caused by his gift.
What is Ned's profession as an adult?
Ned becomes "the Pie-Maker," owning a pie shop where he uses his gift to keep the fruit fresh.
Who is Emerson Cod?
Emerson Cod is a private investigator who partners with Ned to solve murders.
How do Ned and Emerson Cod use Ned's gift?
They use it to speak with murder victims and solve their cases.
What is the relationship between Ned and Chuck after she is brought back to life?
They have a romantic tension but are limited by the fact that Ned cannot touch her.
How does Chuck adjust to being alive again?
She struggles with the limitations and hides her existence from her aunts.
What themes does the show explore?
It explores love, loss, morality, and the consequences of choices.
Do Ned and Chuck solve other cases?
Yes, they work on various cases with Emerson, using Ned's powers to solve murders.
How does Ned feel about his gift?
Ned grapples with guilt and the consequences of his gift, especially concerning Chuck.
What is the dynamic between Ned, Chuck, and Emerson?
They have a complex dynamic, with Ned and Chuck's romantic tension and Emerson's pragmatic approach to investigations.
