Ep 17. Andrea, Alex, and Andrea
- TV14
- August 31, 2016
- 41 min
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7.0 (45)
Andrea, Alex, and Andrea are three individuals who form an unlikely triangle in this episode of Catfish: The TV Show. Andrea has been in an online relationship with Alex for three years, but has never met him in person. Meanwhile, Alex has been communicating with someone he believes to be Andrea's cousin, also named Andrea.
As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that there are layers of deception at play. Alex has been pretending to be someone he's not, and the real Andrea is skeptical of his story. Furthermore, the "cousin" Andrea is revealed to be the same person as the Andrea who is in a relationship with Alex.
Nev and Max are brought in to help sort through the confusion and ultimately uncover the truth. Throughout the episode, they dig deeper into the online messages and profiles of both Alex and Andrea, in an attempt to piece together what exactly has been going on behind the scenes.
As they conduct their investigation, the hosts encounter many twists and turns. They speak with family members and friends of Andrea and Alex, who shed light on their respective personalities and potentially ulterior motives. They also make contact with the real Andrea, who shares her own reservations about Alex and his motives for continuing the relationship despite the lack of in-person interaction.
Despite the hurdles they face, Nev and Max ultimately succeed in bringing the group together for the long-awaited confrontation. What ensues is an emotional exchange that sheds light on the complexities of online relationships and the difficulties of navigating them. Both Andrea and Alex must come to terms with the reality of their situation and make tough decisions about their future.
Overall, Andrea, Alex, and Andrea is an episode that explores the nuances and complications of online dating and the importance of honesty and transparency in relationships. It showcases the skills and empathy of Nev and Max as they navigate a web of lies and half-truths in order to help the participants find the closure and resolution they need.
