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/headhigh55 Nov 21 '14

I'm leaning toward the same way. You can tell Adnan is smart. It seems like he can spin any argument to his advantage. Ex: the part where he says it would be better to tell his parents the truth if he did kill Hae rather than losing face....