Ep 1. The Mysterious Disappearance of the Girl No One Knew

As a group of self-absorbed millennials navigate life in Brooklyn, Dory (Alia Shawkat) becomes fixated on the case of a missing girl named Chantal Witherbottom, whom she barely knows but has a fleeting connection to. The episode opens with Dory lounging in bed watching a news report about Chantal's disappearance and feeling a sense of unease. She can't shake the feeling that something is off about the whole situation, especially after learning that Chantal's roommate claims to have never even met her.

Dory enlists the help of her three friends, including her narcissistic ex-boyfriend Drew (John Reynolds), her hopeless romantic friend Elliott (John Early), and Elliott's girlfriend Portia (Meredith Hagner), an aspiring actress with a penchant for drama. As they begin investigating Chantal's disappearance, they quickly realize that they have no idea where to even begin. They decide to go to a vigil for Chantal and try to talk to her family, but they're quickly kicked out after causing a scene.

As they continue to dig deeper into the case, the group begins to uncover a web of lies and deceit. They interview Chantal's ex-boyfriend, who is aloof and uncooperative, and her boss, who seems suspiciously concerned with appearances. They even set up a meeting with a psychic, who claims to have had visions of Chantal being held against her will. The more they learn, the more twisted and convoluted the case becomes.

Meanwhile, Dory's personal life is falling apart. Her boss at the publishing company where she works is consistently belittling her, and her boyfriend Julian (Brandon Micheal Hall) is beginning to tire of her fixation on Chantal's case. Dory pushes everyone away as she becomes more and more consumed with the search for Chantal.

Ultimately, the group hits a dead-end in their investigation, and they decide to give up. Dory is the only one who can't let it go, and she decides to take matters into her own hands. In the final moments of the episode, we see Dory breaking into Chantal's apartment, determined to find answers.

Overall, "The Mysterious Disappearance of the Girl No One Knew" is a gripping and suspenseful first episode that sets the tone for the rest of the season. The writing is sharp and witty, and the characters are complex and nuanced. The mystery surrounding Chantal's disappearance is intriguing, and it will keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they follow Dory and her friends on their quest for the truth.