Inspired by the true story of Michelle Carter's unprecedented "texting-suicide" case. Explores Carter's relationship with Conrad Roy III and the events that led to his death and, later, her conviction of involuntary manslaughter.
Where to Watch The Girl from Plainville • Miniseries
Star-Crossed Lovers and Things Like ThatA teen’s death by suicide unearths painful questions for his family and reveals a complicated, mostly virtual relationship with a young woman who may hold the answers.
Turtle
E2
TurtleConrad and Michelle meet in Florida and discover a connection that will follow them back to their respective towns in Massachusetts; Michelle honors Conrad’s memory while the police review their text exchanges in the months leading up to his passing.
Never Have I Ever
E3
Never Have I EverAssistant District Attorney Katie Rayburn is reluctantly enlisted to pursue possible charges against Michelle; Michelle is torn between a new friend and Conrad.
Can't Fight This Feeling
E4
Can't Fight This FeelingAs the threat of legal action mounts, Gail and David hire a lawyer to represent their daughter; Co and Lynn struggle with their pasts and Michelle tries to help Coco settle into a new normal.
Mirrorball
E5
MirrorballWhile the prosecution and defense get their strategies in place for trial, Michelle's isolation from her peers pushes her to a breaking point. Michelle and Coco see each other in person for the first time since Florida.
Talking Is Healing
E6
Talking Is HealingThe trial begins and a new Michelle emerges. The prosecution lays out Michelle's involvement in Coco's death and Lynn Roy takes the stand. Michelle finds help for her eating disorder while Coco dives deeper into his depression.
Teenage Dirtbag
E7
Teenage DirtbagThe defense hopes the testimony of Dr. Breggin will clinch Michelle's acquittal. Co struggles with regret. Coco relies on Michelle to maneuver through his suicidal ideations. Michelle is still haunted by the past, and the verdict is read.
Blank Spaces
E8
Blank SpacesCoco's last day. Michelle struggles with the future. The Carters and Roys both try to find closure after tragedy.
