American Vandal Season 1 Episode 4 Growing Suspicion

In American Vandal season 1 episode 4 entitled "Growing Suspicion," the investigation into who drew the phallic symbols on the teachers' cars continues. Dylan Maxwell's best friend Alex has been helping Peter and Sam with their documentary, and in this episode, he becomes a suspect.

Alex, who has been acting weirdly ever since Peter and Sam started investigating Dylan, is seen on surveillance footage buying red spray paint, which matches the color of the penis drawings. This evidence, combined with the fact that Alex has a motive (he's jealous of Dylan's friendship with a girl named Mackenzie) and some incriminating internet searches found on his computer, makes him look pretty guilty.

But Peter and Sam know that they need more evidence before they can accuse Alex of the crime. They start infiltrating Alex's social circle, trying to learn more about him and his potential involvement. They also look for other suspects, including Mackenzie's jock ex-boyfriend and a weird loner kid who's been hanging around the school.

At the same time, Sam and his friend Gabi are dealing with their own investigation - they're trying to figure out who wrote a threatening note to Gabi, which she found in her locker. It's a subplot that adds some tension and intrigue to the episode, and also helps to flesh out some of the supporting characters.

As the episode progresses, Peter and Sam become increasingly convinced that Alex is the culprit. But just when they think they have enough evidence to prove it, they uncover a shocking twist that throws their entire investigation into doubt.

Overall, "Growing Suspicion" is a strong episode that deepens the mystery at the heart of American Vandal. It's well-paced, with plenty of twists and turns, and it does a good job of balancing the humor and the drama of the situation. Fans of true crime documentaries will appreciate the attention to detail and the meticulousness of Peter and Sam's investigation, while those who are more interested in the high school drama and character development will find plenty to enjoy as well.