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Mare of Easttown
“Some secrets refuse to stay buried.”
Kate Winslet delivers an Emmy-winning performance as Mare Sheehan, a small-town Pennsylvania detective investigating the murder of a young mother. As Mare digs into the case, she uncovers dark secrets in her tight-knit community—and confronts her own tragic past.
The Main Killer
Ryan Ross
“The Boy Who Couldn't Keep a Secret”
He just wanted to save his family.
“I didn't mean for it to happen.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who killed Erin McMenamin in Mare of Easttown?
Ryan Ross, the 13-year-old son of Mare's best friend, killed Erin McMenamin. He was trying to protect his family from the scandal of his father's affair.
What happens at the end of Mare of Easttown?
Mare solves the case, destroys her friendship with Lori by arresting her son, and finally begins healing from her own son's suicide.
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