'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4 Takeaway: Anonymous calls shake up Sadie McCarthy's life

In 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4, Sadie McCarthy finds herself struggling with her career
Sadie McCarthy's mysterious burner phone calls spark suspicion in 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4 (@Max)
Sadie McCarthy's mysterious burner phone calls spark suspicion in 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4 (@Max)

COLUMBUS, OHIO: Max has officially released 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4, and if you haven’t watched it yet, now's the perfect moment to dive in.

Throughout Episode 4, Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) confronts her insecurities and fears, ultimately leading her to reconsider her approach to her career.

'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 3 concludes with a candidate's unexpected death, and Episode 4 picks up with the aftermath as the reporters deal with the consequences.

There's a lot to uncover in 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4. So, let's jump in!

Anonymous caller advises Sadie McCarthy to keep tabs on Felicity Walker

Melissa Benoist as Sadie McCarthy in a still from 'The Girls on the Bus' (@Max)
Melissa Benoist as Sadie McCarthy in a still from 'The Girls on the Bus' (@Max)

'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4 opens with 'The Geriatric' candidate’s funeral. All the remaining candidates in the race, along with the journalists covering the campaign, attend the event.

Sadie receives an anonymous call on the burner phone and reaches to answer it, but the caller hangs up abruptly. Since obtaining the burner phone, she has been eagerly anticipating a significant scoop.

Grace Gordon Greene (Carla Gugino) suspects that Sadie is hiding something or working on a significant story. As the episode progresses, Grace's suspicions grow stronger, driving her to uncover the details of Sadie's potentially groundbreaking story.

On the bus, Sadie receives another call on the burner phone. The caller advises Sadie to research Felicity Walker's super PAC, urging her to scrutinize its donors, expenditures, and potential connections to recent events.

During a fundraiser hosted by Walker, Sadie receives another call from him, surprising her as he reveals that he is also present at the event.

This episode provides brief glimpses of the mysterious man without revealing his identity. Viewers are left to speculate about his role in the broader narrative and how he may be connected to the other characters.

Grace Gordon Greene grows increasingly suspicious of Sadie McCarthy

Melissa Benoist as Sadie McCarthy in a still from 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4 (HBO Max)
Melissa Benoist as Sadie McCarthy in a still from 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4 (@Max)

Despite their friendship, Sadie and Grace are fiercely competitive when it comes to getting scoops, each determined to break the next major story.

Grace's suspicions regarding the calls Sadie has been receiving intensify, fueling her determination to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Sadie struggles to keep the mysterious calls and the burner phone hidden, especially because of Grace.

During the fundraising event, Sadie faces another dilemma when Dale (Cole Escola) blackmails her. He threatens to expose her casual fling with Walker's spokesman to Bruce Turner ( Griffin Dunne), her boss unless she tells him the truth herself.

Dale had caught Sadie and Malcolm (Brandon Scott), Walker's spokesman, kissing at the end of 'The Girls on the Bus' episode 3.

This could be problematic for Sadie, as journalists are expected to maintain a professional distance from a candidate's spokesman.

What repercussions will Sadie face due to her relationship with the candidate's spokesman? Only time will tell.

'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4 is now streaming on Max

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