Ep 3. Wave the White Flag

Mary Kills People season 1 episode 3, titled Wave the White Flag, follows the story of Mary, a single mother and a doctor who is secretly involved in assisted suicide. The episode sees Mary trying to balance her life as a mother and a provider of mercy killings to the terminally ill.

As the episode begins, Mary realizes that her daughter Jess is becoming more curious about her work. This becomes a cause of concern for Mary who had always been secretive about her job. Jess's questioning makes Mary reconsider her choices and sparks a personal fight for her.

Meanwhile, Mary receives a call from a terminally ill woman named Valerie, who wants to seek her help. Mary is hesitant at first, but Valerie's dire situation makes her reconsider her initial decision. Valerie is a divorcee and has a teenage daughter who is struggling to cope with her mother's illness.

While Mary tries to help Valerie, she runs into complications with the case of a terminally ill man named Charles. Charles is now hesitant to go through with the euthanasia process, causing Mary to question whether it's the right time for him to die. Mary struggles with Charles' case as she tries to respect his wishes while questioning the reasons behind his change of heart.

As the episode progresses, Mary becomes embroiled in deep personal conflict. She starts questioning if assisted suicide is the right choice, and remembers vividly the death of her own mother which brings up massive emotions. Her doubts and fears are further fueled by the arrival of a new patient Phil, who raises more questions about the ethics of mercy killing.

As Mary juggles a personal battle and the ethical dilemmas surrounding her job, her ex-partner and fellow doctor Des confides in her that he knows about her secret life, putting Mary in a vulnerable spot in her personal life. As the episode comes to an end, Mary is forced to make a life-altering decision that will leave her questioning everything she knows.

In conclusion, the episode illustrates the complex emotional and moral struggles to which Mary is subjected as a provider of assisted suicide while juggling the challenges of motherhood, and personal conflicts. The compelling narrative in this episode raises questions about morality and ethics concerning life and death decisions, forcing the audience to ponder and weigh the issues and dilemmas presented.