WE SHALL BELIEVE NO ONE HERE
- just like the title, there's more than meets the eye.
Detective Curtis is trying to escape his messy marriage when he's pulled into a high-profile case. Stephanie Fleming, who seemed to have it all, is found shot dead in her quiet home in the woods. Her son, who has autism, was the only witness to the event; however, he couldn't provide any information. As Curtis digs deeper, suspicion shifts among her family and friends, uncovering many dark secrets.
As the investigation unfolds, Curtis realizes he can't trust anyone, not even his team, which drives him to work discreetly. He makes progress, and just when it seems like he's tackled all the puzzles, the autopsy results arrive, changing everything. Although the investigation enters a new phase filled with fresh developments, one question remains - Why do so many people in Stephanie's life have motives to inflict harm on her, to the point that she might not have survived even if she hadn't been shot?
Alison's sister disappeared filming a reality show, so she goes undercover as a contestant, discovering that in some cases reality tv is all too real.
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Alison's sister disappeared while shooting a Survivor-style reality series, so when the show gets a reboot, Alison gets herself cast as a contestant. Arriving on the island, none of the organizers seem to be giving her straight answers. Forced to manipulate the situation to stay on the show, she starts an uneasy alliance with the handsome and physically capable Travis. They even act like they're falling in love, hoping their romantic appeal will keep them on the show. But as more challenges take place, and contestants go from being injured to dying in front of the camera, Alison and Travis realize that something is wrong. They have to win this game, or they won't make it off the island alive.
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