The Pretender season 4 episode 8 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In Fletcher Ridge, Illinois, Miss Parker and her team track Jarod, now a UPS driver named Jarod Harper. Meanwhile, Jarod, posing as FBI Agent Jarod Jackson, intervenes in a hospital hostage crisis. Brothers Cam and Billy Larsen have taken hostages, protesting their father's poor treatment. Jarod uncovers corruption in the hospital's treatment decisions, led by Dr. Franklin, and exposes the financial motives behind denying necessary surgeries. He manages to resolve the standoff peacefully, saving lives and revealing the hospital's malpractices. Simultaneously, Miss Parker meets her father in hiding, receiving cryptic instructions and a plea for help. The episode concludes with the Larsen brothers facing reduced charges, and Miss Parker returning to her team, still on Jarod's trail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jarod Harper?
Jarod Harper is a UPS driver in Fletcher Ridge, Illinois, who matches the description of Jarod, the Pretender.
What is the significance of Fletcher Ridge?
Fletcher Ridge is the location where Jarod, under the alias Jarod Harper, is working as a UPS driver.
Why does Miss Parker receive an urgent call from her father?
Miss Parker's father, Mr. Parker, is in hiding and urgently needs to meet her for unknown reasons.
What is the hostage situation at Saint Mary's Hospital about?
The hostage situation is instigated by Cam and Billy Larsen, who are protesting their father's inadequate medical treatment at the hospital.
Who is Special Agent Jarod Jackson?
Special Agent Jarod Jackson is Jarod in disguise, intervening in the hostage situation to negotiate.
What motivates the Larsen brothers to take hostages?
The Larsen brothers are motivated by their distrust of the hospital, stemming from their mother's death there and their father's current inadequate treatment.
How does Jarod resolve the hostage situation?
Jarod negotiates with the Larsens, saves their father's life during a cardiac arrest, and exposes corruption in the hospital.
What does Mr. Parker ask of Miss Parker?
Mr. Parker asks Miss Parker for her help and a weapon for protection.
What corruption does Jarod uncover at the hospital?
Jarod uncovers that the hospital, influenced by Dr. Franklin, was denying necessary surgeries for financial gain.
What happens to Dr. Franklin?
Jarod fakes a heart attack in Dr. Franklin, revealing his complicity in denying patients critical care and forcing him to confess.
What is the outcome for the Larsen brothers?
The Larsen brothers face reduced charges due to the circumstances revealed during the hostage situation.
How does the episode end for Miss Parker?
Miss Parker returns having failed to capture Jarod and faces frustration from Lyle.
Are there any unresolved issues at the end of the episode?
The episode leaves questions about Mr. Parker's intentions and Miss Parker's future actions unresolved.