Stalker - A Cry for Help - Review: "Always something there to remind me"

"Always something there to remind me" is the name of the song that is played at the end of the latest Stalker episode. This applies to both the stalker of the week and Beth's own stalking experience.

The case starts with a bus driver, Henry, being attacked, but the female perpetrator stops when two guards approach. Henry is quick to suspect one of his customers whom he had sex with, but she appears to have an alibi. Later, Henry is attacked again at his house and the attacker pins down his hands to his bed with a nail gun (ouch!). This time, he saw her face and it turns out she was on his bus a couple of times. The woman also attacks a hair dresser named Sophia and throws chemicals in her eyes. Sophia claims she doesn't know Henry even though they are stalked by the same woman. The TAU identifies the stalker as Cory, and finds evidence that she went to the same school as Sophia and Henry. They reveal that Sophia's husband Scott raped Cory's friend Meg while Henry held Cory down and Sophia watched. It explains Cory's m.o, and now she is going after Scott.

After Cory met Scott in a bar, she takes him to the place where he raped Meg and tells him she took her own life after the rape. As Cory goes for Scott's genitals, the TAU arrives just in time to stop her. However, because the statute of limitations expired on the rape, Scott, Henry and Sophia cannot be charged for the rape. Then it turns out Scott made a habit of attacking young girls, which seals his fate: he's done.

Also, after learning that Perry is her stalker, Beth calls Tracy and tells her the truth about 'Brody'. Tracy is clearly upset that she unknowingly helped him to get information on Beth. Beth instructs her to keep minimal contact and behave like nothing happened. Later, Perry visits Tracy at her job and asks why she hasn't called him. Tracy attempts to lie her way out, but it is clear Perry is on to her. Beth then has Tracy stay at her house with a security detail. At the end of the episode, Perry confronts Beth at her car. He talks about her past, about how painful it must have been for Michelle, and tells her that he needs help but his father thinks he's perfect. Beth orders Perry to leave, but Perry doesn't take the threat and asks if she's gonna hit him again. People are watching around, but Beth says they won't always be. After having an emotional breakdown, Beth finally confides in Janice and reveals everything.

This was yet another solid episode. It was refreshing to have a stalker that does not have any type of disorder, but is just determined to extract revenge. I also enjoyed that the case fell in a grey area, because the stalker was the victim and the victims were really guilty here. I do think the solution to the rape expiration was too simple: just make Scott a serial rapist. Had he only raped Meg, he would have simply walked.

Besides that, it was nice to see Maggie Q once again kick ass. It reminded of Nikita when Beth fought with Cory, who has learned karate. Also, Beth's side story moved along nicely, with her finally confiding in Janice and telling Tracy the truth. Considering that Beth has only known for a few weeks that she has a stalker, the story has been pretty fast-paced. I can't wait till she kicks Perry's ass again, he really needs to go sooner or later.

What did you think of "A Cry for Help"? Did you find the stalker of the week refreshing? How do you feel about the case not being so black and white like the others? What did you think about Perry's confrontation with Beth? And what is Beth's next move going to be? Tell us your opinions in the comments below.

Promo for next week's episode, which will be the last one of 2014:

About the Author - Daniel

Daniel is a Dutch university student studying Psychology. On SpoilerTV he is a reviewer of NCIS, The 100, Stalker, Madam Secretary and the upcoming shows Battle Creek and Odyssey. He also enjoys LOST, Arrow, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, Nikita, The Blacklist, Scorpion and How To Get Away With Murder.

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