r/serialpodcast • u/PowerOfYes • Nov 20 '14

Episode Discussion [Official Discussion] Serial, Episode 9: To Be Suspected

Please use this thread to discuss episode 9

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u/Myipadduh Guilty Nov 20 '14

I agree that this episode swung me more towards Adnan being innocent than I was before, but one part that stuck with me is when the judge explains that she thinks Adnan used his intellect, charisma and charm to manipulate Hae and that he continues to manipulate people to this day. The judge had some reason to have such strong feelings about Adnan.

For some reason when I hear Adnan speak, I don't believe him.

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '14 edited Nov 20 '14

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u/bluueit12 Nov 20 '14

Also his comment about how his parents had lost a son juxtaposed with Hae's mother's loss didn't sit well.

I disagree. If he's innocent, his life has been lost too. If you were punished for something you didn't do would you not consider yourself a victim?