Ep 7. The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen

Nancy Drew season 1 episode 7, titled "The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen," follows amateur detective Nancy Drew as she delves deeper into the mystery surrounding both the sea queen and herself. The episode starts with Carson Drew asking Nancy to accompany him to the funeral of Lucy Sable's mother, who died from an apparent suicide. The duo set off to the cemetery, where Nancy sees a woman who looks just like Lucy, the deceased socialite who has been haunting her dreams.

Meanwhile, Ace and Bess are working at the Claw, their local job, when a skittish customer comes in. He tells them that he is being stalked and asks for their help. Bess and Ace do some digging and find out that the man, Randy, was involved in some shady business which has led to his current predicament. As the duo helps Randy, they also get closer to each other and discover their shared love for mysteries.

Back at the Drew household, George is trying to find out the truth about her grandmother, who was a suspect in Lucy Sable's murder. She finds a box with newspaper clippings that suggest her grandmother was in love with Lucy's father, Celia, and that she may have had a hand in the murder. Not wanting to believe that her beloved grandmother was a murderer, George confronts Nancy, who suggests that the truth might be more complicated than they think.

As the episode progresses, Nancy explores the clues she has uncovered surrounding Lucy's death. She learns that Lucy's mother may have been having an affair with a wealthy, married man, which makes her suicide seem more like a cover-up. While Nancy tries to piece together the clues, she's interrupted by Lucy's ghost, who tells her to stop investigating. But Nancy can't let the case go, especially after she realizes that Lucy and her mother were both alumni of the sea queen pageant, a local tradition that many consider to be cursed.

Nancy discovers a crucial piece of evidence at the sea queen pageant museum, where she comes across a page from Lucy's diary. The page reveals that Lucy had discovered a secret about the pageant and channelled her anger into her art, which was how she finally discovered the truth about her mother's death. With this clue in hand, Nancy confronts Lucy's mother's lover and uncovers the shocking truth about what really happened.

"The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen" is a gripping and haunting episode that adds another layer to the ongoing mystery surrounding Lucy Sable's death. As Nancy and her friends dig deeper into the case, they discover that there are many secrets hidden beneath the picturesque surface of their town. The episode is also a great showcase for the show's talented and diverse cast, who bring their own unique perspectives to the investigation. With each episode, Nancy Drew deepens its mythology and raises the stakes, making it a must-watch for fans of mysteries and thrillers.