Ellie (15) argues with a man in his 30s – a “producer” named Jasper. Joe watches from a bench.

JOE (internal monologue): She sees too much. That’s dangerous. And irresistible.

He whispers to himself: “No bodies. Not here. Different rules.”

That naming convention matches – a show about Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager turned obsessive stalker/killer.

FORTY: “Love likes you. Don’t break her. She broke the last guy.”

She leans closer. Her hand brushes his. Joe’s pulse spikes.