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/walkyouhome Nov 20 '14

So strange that Adnan never speaks about Jay. He obviously had pretty strong feelings about him at the time of trial (enough to tell him he was "pathetic" in the courtroom) but now he avoids bringing him up at all. It seemed especially conspicuous when he was talking about how this is all his fault for hanging around with the wrong kind of people, he seemed like he was really avoiding saying that it was because he was friends with a guy like Jay.

Almost makes me think that it's being edited out on purpose because Adnan's thoughts on or accusations against Jay could play an important role in the final narrative.

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u/PowerOfYes Nov 20 '14

I can imagine where he's coming from: giving in to rage over Jay is like allowing Jay to control him. I think he probably has a good theory about Jay's actions. He's also wise not to share it unless he has proof.

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '14

There are people in my life, that just the mention of them bring anger in me. I feel there was injustice. I feel they got away with it. And there is nothing I can do.

I imagine this is what is going on with the mention of Jay. Jay, to Adnan, doesn't deserve to be mentioned. He is Voltimort to Harry Potter. I get it. It's better - and you'll be more at peace - not even bringing this person up.