‘Gaslit’ Episode 3: Will the Watergate scandal ruin John Dean’s relationship with Maureen?
Contains spoilers for ‘Gaslit’ Episode 3 ‘King George’
The buzz-generating political thriller 'Gaslit' is a retelling of the Watergate scandal that focuses on untold stories and forgotten characters surrounding the events. Based on the podcast 'Slow Burn', the drama focuses on the lesser-known stories around the Watergate scandal. One such story is the collapse of John Mitchell (Sean Penn) and Martha Mitchell's (Julia Roberts) marriage. The previous episodes have depicted their toxic and abusive marriage.
However, ‘Gaslit’ not only focuses on the tumultuous relationship between John (Sean Penn) and Martha Mitchell (Julia Roberts) but also on the relationship between John Dean (Dan Stevens) and Maureen, also known as Mo (Betty Gilpin). Their budding romance plays out against the backdrop of appalling political corruption. In episode 3, we see how the Watergate aftermath complicates their relationship.
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Titled ‘King George’, Episode 3 of 'Gaslit' deals with the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, where John Mitchell and his subordinates struggle to manage the Watergate coverup. The feds are involved now in investigating the Watergate break-in. John Dean, who was also involved with the Nixon-ordered break-in at the Watergate building, attempts to cover it up as well. He is disturbed by the recent events and this leads him to avoid Mo.
John Dean is an ambitious lawyer who is climbing the ranks of White House Counsel when the Watergate break-in occurs. Meanwhile, Mo is a former stewardess who meets John Dean on a blind date and falls in love with him just as he becomes embroiled in Watergate. Sharp and quick-thinking Mo knows John is hiding something from her. In episode 3, we see Mo confronting John about how he has treated her the past few days. She feels he is losing interest in her and lets him know that she will not wait for him. She reveals to him that she wouldn’t continue their relationship as it doesn’t feel real. She complains about his political ambition and the secrets that he is hiding from her. Despite Mo's doubts, John Dean doesn’t mention the Watergate scandal to her. Tired of his lies, she ends their relationship much to John’s shock. Are John and Mo over for good or will they reunite? Stay tuned to ‘Gaslit’ to find out.
Episode 3 of 'Gaslit' is available to stream on Starz.
