Ep 6. Ghost in Chains

The episode "Ghost in Chains" from the first season of Togetherness explores the tumultuous relationships between four closely-knit individuals: married couple Brett and Michelle, and their respective best friends, Alex and Tina.

The episode picks up with Brett's internal struggle over his feelings for Alex's former fling, the charismatic and mysterious Sophie. Brett confides in Tina about his feelings for Sophie, and she immediately tells Michelle, leading to a tense confrontation between the two.

Meanwhile, Alex is struggling with his own feelings for Tina, who doesn't seem to reciprocate his advances. Emboldened by the arrival of a new romantic prospect, Alex decides to take control of his love life in an unexpected way.

Throughout the episode, the characters' personal struggles are juxtaposed against a parallel story of the difficulties faced by Michelle's sister and her husband, whose marriage is on the verge of collapse. The contrast highlights the fragility of relationships and the importance of communication and vulnerability in maintaining strong connections.

The title of the episode "Ghost in Chains" hints at the underlying themes of the episode. The characters are all grappling with their ghosts - past mistakes and lingering desires - that hold them back and chain them to patterns of behavior that threaten to derail their relationships. Whether they can break these chains and move forward together remains to be seen.