Oh, Bayview, you never disappoint.

It’s been 18 months since Simon’s death, and while plenty have tried, no one’s managed to replace him. Until someone comes up with a fresh new idea. Now we're all playing a very public game of truth or dare and families are being torn apart.

In these first five chapters, we’ve got fresh faces, returning faves, and some weirdos on Reddit trying to honor Simon's memory. So buckle up friends, we're goin back to Cali.

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This is it, our final week at Hawthorne House, and we’re going out with a bang (and one heck of a cliffhanger).

Before the big reveal, we take a trip underground. An eerie descent that’s going haunt Shelby’s dreams. The Hawthorne brothers take their first real steps toward healing, Oren definitely knows more than what he's letting on, and Rebecca finally steps into the spotlight with the monologue she was born to deliver.

Just when we thought we had it all figured out… the truth hits us sideways.

As much as we’d love to linger in the riddles and romance, it’s time to head back to Bayview and check in with our girl Lt. Maeve. Join us next week as we cover chapters 1–5 of One of Us Is Next.

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We're back! Missed you fam.

This week at Hawthorne House, things are not going smoothly. Heaven forbid a girl takes a mental health day.

Alisa learns the hard way that pushing people never ends well, Oren is alarmingly clueless about the mansion he’s guarding. We find out that someone lied about their relationship and someone else lied about their breakup. And Thea? She's giving full-blown high school drama villain energy.

Meanwhile, Libby and Nash are busy playing house like nothing's on fire around them.

It’s our second-to-last week in Hawthorne world before we head back to Bayview, so head to your local bookstore and grab your copy of One of Us Is Next.

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Welcome back to Hawthorne House, where the drama is rich and the stakes are... emotionally unhinged. This week, Avery spirals over a dead chick, Thea drags us through all of the emotions, and Jameson sticks his foot in his mouth.

Heads up, no episode next week. Charlie is off on a mysterious getaway. Is she vacationing, or off inheriting billions? Guess we'll have to wait and speculate.

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Preschool drama? Check. Employment anxiety? Check. A classic love triangle courtesy of the Hawthorne boys? You bet.

In this episode, Avery gains a new frenemy, Zara spirals, we get DNA results via youtube, and we want Oren to take a vacation.

Paolo and Enda Mode show up to film their new makeover show and Max just wants some tea PLEASE.

Meanwhile, Skye? Flawless as always.

We’re diving deep into chapters 21-40 and, in true Hawthorne Fasion, we end up with more questions than answers. Again. But don’t panic! Charlie’s got her sticky notes and she's on the case.

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Buckle up, y’all — we’re goin’ to Texas!

Avery Grambs is just your average wiz-kid juggling homework, rent, and a goth sister who needs to learn to love herself. She's got big dreams of going to UConn and zero time for nonsense — until a man-child in a suit shows up and tells her she’s been summoned to Dallas… to hear a dead billionaire’s will.

Next thing she knows, Avery’s dodging threats, solving riddles, and living in a mansion full of beautiful, brooding trust fund boys who may or may not want her gone.

Is she the luckiest girl in the world?

Was her riddle loving mom (RIP) connected to the family?

Is she a long lost relative? If so, things are going to get awkward.

Join us as we leave Bayview behind and dive headfirst into luxurious and mind bending world of Hawthorne House — where the stakes are high, the vibes are weird, and the cowboys ride motorcycles.

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Trigger Warning: Suicide.

This grouping of chapters deals heavily with this topic. Chapter 29 specifically includes several mentions of it as well as one of the characters becoming a victim of violence. If that is something you cannot listen to we understand and will hopefully see you back here next week.

Our time in Bayview is almost up—but the Murder Club isn’t getting an easy goodbye. While Nate reflects behind bars, pouring his feelings into some signature sad boy monologues, the rest of the crew—plus their unrepresented sisters and supermodel Kris—are on a mission to prove his innocence.

It all builds to a high-stakes confrontation and a heart-pounding chase through the woods. Because, really, what teen drama is complete without that?

Don't worry, Stan is okay!

After this we will be taking a break from Bayview and covering The Inheritance Games.

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The Bayview Police continue to be clueless, Mikhail Powers throws us a curveball, Charlie here tries to go on the run for some reason, and an arrest is made in Simon's murder.

As always, Vanessa, Jake, and Cooper's dad continue to waste space, and I really need someone to tell me what's happening with Janae.

Next week is our final episode with the Bayview Four before we head over to wherever The Inheritance Games are happening, so now is the time to get caught up!

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OMG is that Emma Watson?

No, it's just Addy with her new haircut.

Things are heating up in Bayview this week. We have people returning from the dead, a male model who is more than just a pretty face, and more basement hangouts, which will never make sense to me.

Grab your snacks and your favorite blanket, this is a good one.

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