Ep 3. Remember it was Me

"Remember it was Me" is the third episode of the first season of the true crime anthology series, Dirty John. In this episode, we see Debra Newell (Connie Britton) and John Meehan (Eric Bana) getting closer and Debra starting to believe that John is indeed the perfect man for her.

The episode begins with Debra and John visiting John's father, William (Jeff Perry), in Palm Springs. William is a former doctor who lost his license due to drug addiction and is now living in a trailer park. John presents himself as William's savior and caretaker, but William warns Debra that John is a liar and a con artist.

Despite William's warning, Debra continues to defend John and ignore any red flags. John keeps telling Debra about his "stalker" ex-girlfriend, which increases her concern for his safety. In an attempt to protect John, Debra hires a private investigator to find out who the stalker is. The investigator uncovers that the stalker is actually John's ex-wife, Tonia (Sprague Grayden), who reveals to Debra that John is not who he claims to be and has a history of lying and manipulation.

Debra is devastated by the news but decides to confront John about it. John denies everything and convinces Debra that Tonia is the real liar. To further prove his innocence, John proposes to Debra and she accepts. She thinks that by getting married, John will finally leave his past behind and start a new life with her.

In the meantime, John's presence starts to create tension within Debra's family. Her daughter, Veronica (Juno Temple), begins to see through John's facade and voices her concerns to Debra. Veronica's boyfriend, Toby (Kevin Zegers), also becomes increasingly suspicious of John and starts investigating his past.

The episode ends with Toby discovering a shocking truth about John's criminal history, which puts Debra's life in danger.

"Remember it was Me" is a thrilling episode that shows how easily people can be deceived by a charming and manipulative person. It highlights the importance of trusting one's instincts and investigating someone's past before getting involved with them. The episode also explores the impact of toxic relationships on family dynamics and the dangers of ignoring warning signs. Overall, it is a captivating and suspenseful addition to the Dirty John series.