Ep 3. Chapter 3

The show "Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic" season 1 episode 3 titled "Chapter 3" is an adaptation of the graphic novel series "Watchmen" by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The episode follows the story arc of the original source material as it explores the various characters and the world they inhabit.

In this episode, the story takes place in 1960s where the notable character Sally Jupiter is introduced who is a retired superhero and now working as a public figure and model. Sally is being interviewed by an author, Doug Roth and is posed with questions regarding her past in the superhero life. The conversation takes a turn when Doug brings up the topic of the assault that Sally had gone through earlier in her life. This inflicts some distress on her as she tries to avoid the topic.

Meanwhile, the audience is introduced to the character of Hollis Mason, who was formerly the superhero Nite Owl. Hollis is now running an auto-repair shop and is visited by Laurie, the daughter of Sally Jupiter, who comes looking for his help in managing her relationship with Jon Osterman. Jon Osterman otherwise known as Doctor Manhattan is a nuclear physicist who developed the power of god-like abilities after an experiment gone wrong.

The episode builds on the relationships between the characters of the story, and showcases the various conflicts they deal with as they try to cope with their past and present situations. Additionally, through the conversations between Sally and Doug, there is a clear contrast between the romanticized view of superheroes and the harsh reality that superheroes are just people with their own flaws and insecurities.

The episode also touches upon the political events of the time, with the escalation of the Vietnam war and the increasing demand for vigilante justice in the city. The episode also reveals some of the corruption within the government as well as the police force.

Overall, "Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic" season 1 episode 3 "Chapter 3" is an engaging addition to the storyline with a pace that does justice to the source material. The characters are layered and complex, with each having a unique perspective that adds to the overall depth of the story. The adaptation has done a commendable job of balancing the themes and the action, making it an entertaining and thought-provoking watch.