is one of the best yet.

Moore tells his friend hes not responsible; Kreizler replies, bitterly, Who then, if not me?

But while the alienist grieves, his assistants get busy.

9.01, 9.03

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(Uh, also, can we get a reality check on the rate of feline decay, here?

Because Jib is remarkably well preserved for a cat who got murdered six months ago.)

And while thats happening, we the audience enjoy a terrifying sneak peek at the murderers… butt.

Yep, there it is!

Your first real glimpse of Beecham: completely naked, climbing all over the walls like a giant salamander.

Man, that is a big jar of eyeballs.

And its so full!

Hes going to need a second jar!

Hes going to need a second jar, like, immediately.

Stumbling upon the killer in murderous flagrante, Joseph runs and hides in a dressing room.

Will he survive to see how it all ends?