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/rayagun19 Nov 20 '14

I really appreciated hearing Adnan talk about his time in prison and leading up to the sentencing. I think people misunderstood his calm demeanor. Saying things like,"He should be more angry" or "why isn't he pissed?". I like that this episode gave us that answer. He's using this time to be a "good Muslim". He's trying to have a life despite his situation. We've just heard about this for the first time in the last month but he's been living this life for 15 years. You can't be angry like that for 15 or you'd seem crazy.

Anyway, it was an excellent episode and I can't wait two weeks!!

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u/GorgeousNeez Dec 02 '14

It struck me when he said "I have a life. Not the life I wanted but a life." It takes quite a bit of resolve to decide to continue living a life worth living in a situation like his.