Ep 3. Monsters

As the third episode of the first season of Roswell, the episode named "Monsters" continues to explore the lives of the teenage alien-human hybrids residing in Roswell, New Mexico. The episode focuses on Max and Liz's relationship and how it is affected by the constant pressure of keeping their true identities a secret.

The episode begins with Max and Liz in bed, but Max wakes up from a nightmare involving a past life on their home planet and its impending destruction. When he wakes up, he discovers that he has accidentally killed the succulent plant in his bedroom. He later goes to his job at the UFO Museum where he stumbles upon an exhibit about unsolved mysteries and a picture of the crash of a spacecraft from 1959. The crash had taken place near Roswell and resulted in the deaths of three aliens, leading to speculation about 'alien monsters'.

Meanwhile, Liz is struggling to keep her distance from Max and their growing connection as she is frightened of getting hurt again. She is also dealing with issues of trust and forgiveness from her past relationship with Kyle. As Liz navigates these issues, she gets a job at a local fast-food restaurant, where she meets a new coworker named Maria.

Isabelle, the third alien of the group, is the center of attention in the episode as she is pursued by a mysterious man who seems to know her true identity. The man turns out to be a scientist who had been experimenting on Isabelle and her brother Max before the siblings escaped. He asks Isabelle to come back to his lab and submit to more experiments, but Isabelle, who is still traumatized by the previous experimentation, refuses.

As the episode progresses, Max and Liz investigate the crash from 1959, which leads them to a trailer park where the "alien monsters" had supposedly been hiding. Upon arriving at the trailer park, they find that the owner of the park is the man who had taken part in the experiments on Isabelle and Max. The owner is now using the "alien monsters" fable as a way to attract tourists to his park.

The episode climaxes with a confrontation between Max, Liz, and the trailer park owner. The owner threatens Max with a gun, and Max's anger takes over as he unleashes his alien power. But before he can hurt anyone, Liz steps in and stops him, reminding him that they need to protect their secret identities.

The episode concludes with Max and Liz sharing a tender moment, acknowledging their feelings for each other but also the risks that come with their relationship. We also see Isabelle open up to her brother Max about the experiments, and we see the beginning of a new friendship between Liz and Maria.

Overall, "Monsters" is a thrilling episode that builds on the tension and relationships established in the previous episodes. It explores the themes of identity, trust, and the importance of protecting oneself and others. With its mix of sci-fi elements and teenage drama, this episode continues to hook viewers and keep them engrossed in the world of Roswell.