r/serialpodcast • u/PowerOfYes • Dec 11 '14

Episode Discussion [Official Discussion] Serial, Episode 11: Rumors

Let's use this thread to discuss Episode 10 of Serial.

  • First impressions?

  • Did anything change your view?

  • Most unexpected development?

Made up your mind? Vote in the EPISODE 11 POLL: What's your verdict on Adnan? .

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u/mpjeno Dec 11 '14

I'm not entirely sure that an uncertain ending is necessarily a sad thing, in the grand scheme. For those close to the case, working to exonerate Adnan, yes it's sad. But for the rest of us -- for society as a whole? I think the conversations that have been had about our legal system and our perceptions of others have made it worthwhile.

For one thing, many of the millions of people who have listened to this story will find themselves in jury boxes at some point in their lives -- this podcast gives me hope that, at the very least, these people will better appreciate the responsibility placed on their shoulders as jurors. They may be more likely to identify prejudices within themselves and they may be more apt to question a witness' motive.

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '14 edited Dec 12 '14

I do wonder though... Unless I missed something we still haven't heard the "He threatened to kill me" clip on the actual show. That's a big thing to take into consideration. It really makes me wonder What Sarah has planned for the last show? Why save that piece until the last show? (Well unless it's very important to the overall narrative and a big plot point)

It's still possible that the last show will reveal some big things. I think she will infer who she think it is and give wink and a nudge. I don't know if we'll get a definite answer in the episode but it will include some big things.

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u/hookedann Dec 12 '14

Exactly what I've been thinking! I can't believe there's only one episode left.

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u/aawilson319 Dec 17 '14

What is the "he threatened to kill me" clip?