The Stranger I Never Knew

Alison reflects on the difficulties of accepting the truth and certain thoughts and beliefs she had to let go of to move on. She grapples with the fact that she may never fully understand why Ryan became the way he did, and she has to come to terms with not having all the answers. By discussing her feelings about Ryan, Alison feels lighter as she moves forward. Overall, this final episode ties up the emotional journey of someone dealing with the revelation of a friend's dark past - and how they find closure and heal in the aftermath.

The episode begins with Alison recounting the moment she discovered Ryan's crimes - and it all starts with one text message. Overwhelmed with emotions, she describes her attempts to cope with the disturbing news. After over two years of not knowing the outcome of Ryan's case, Alison finally finds out his fate.

Host Alison St. Onge discusses possible red flags that indicate a person's deviant behavior. She ponders whether deviance is innate or developed and if the pursuit of adrenaline and thrill-seeking drive their behavior. With a deep look into her friendship with Ryan, Alison reminisces about the time spent together and whether certain behaviors were signs of his being a deviant - or nothing at all.

Recently, host Alison St. Onge discovered that someone she once considered a good friend would spend the rest of their life in prison for committing disgusting crimes. She discusses her ongoing struggle to come to terms with this revelation and the questions that plague her about her friend. This same revelation also raises questions about the authenticity of their friendship and how it has impacted Alison's perception of the past.