Issa claims to have multiple identity cards—immigrant, woman, sex worker—that she can 'play' to draw support, which influences her role in managing Kyle's protest schedule and highlights her navigation of identity politics within the group and activism.

George's death leads Anton and Issa to believe he committed suicide motivated by their dysfunction, prompting them to invite a medium for a seance at his wake, where they later learn he died from an accidental head injury. This event deepens their emotional struggles and impacts their relationship.

Issa asks Samir to let her boyfriend Paul move into the house, but Samir declines initially. Later, Samir and Paul agree to deliver beer to underage boys in exchange for playing video games, showing a complex and evolving dynamic between them within the friend group.

Billie confronts her boss about the tense workplace atmosphere and is subsequently asked not to show up to work. This conflict ties into themes of power dynamics and ambition, as Billie’s friends urge her to use the situation to get ahead, and it affects her interactions with the group.

In episode 3, the group realizes that Anton may have accidentally befriended the neighborhood stabber, creating tension and concern among the friends as they navigate this dangerous situation.