Why did Edgar have a list of names on his desk?
Season 2, Episode 3 of The Afterparty takes viewers into a web of conspiracies and possibilities, with the focus shifting onto Travis Gladrise, a character as intriguing as he is enigmatic. His exploration of Edgar's office and his discovery of a list of names on the latter's desk open the door to an intriguing plot point that has the potential to significantly impact the storyline moving forward. However, as with all good mysteries, the question that lingers is: What might the list of names on Edgar’s desk represent?
To provide context, let's first recap what we know so far. Travis, fueled by his suspicions of Edgar and a history of falling prey to a cryptocurrency scam, uncovers potential evidence suggesting that Edgar might have been involved in a similar scheme. Delving into Edgar's financial background, he concludes that Edgar's cryptocurrency, Bucephallus, is backed by five of his own shell companies, with his own money artificially inflating the value of his coin.
On the day of the wedding, Travis enters Edgar's office and, while snooping around, discovers a list of names on Edgar's desk. Initially, the list might seem like an inconsequential piece of information, but Travis, ever the conspiracy theorist, construes it as a list of Edgar's potential aliases.
But is this interpretation accurate? Could the list of names indeed represent Edgar's attempts to craft alternative identities for himself? Edgar's successful career, influential status, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death make it plausible. However, it's also possible that these names might simply be potential investors, contacts, or even code names for his alleged shell companies.
In the context of Travis' theory, if the list of names does indeed represent Edgar's aliases, this could mean that Edgar was preparing for a significant life shift. Combined with the books on disappearing that Travis noticed in Edgar's office, it further supports the theory that Edgar might have been preparing to fake his own death and vanish. If this theory holds true, it could turn the investigation on its head, introducing the possibility that Edgar's death was not a murder, but a meticulously planned exit.
On the other hand, if the list of names represent potential investors or contacts, it could expose a broader network of individuals or organizations involved in Edgar's alleged cryptocurrency scheme. This could broaden the investigation and implicate other characters who might have been in on the scam or, alternatively, victims of it. In the upcoming episodes, it would be interesting to see if the list of names gets cross-referenced with Edgar's contacts or individuals related to the alleged shell companies.
While The Afterparty excels in creating an air of mystery and suspense, it is crucial to remember that it also thrives on red herrings and misdirection. Therefore, viewers should take Travis' interpretation of the list with a pinch of skepticism until more evidence unfolds. Whether it confirms Travis' theories or introduces new twists, the list of names on Edgar's desk is undoubtedly a breadcrumb in the complex trail of Edgar's life and death.
In the end, one thing is clear - with each episode, the layers of Edgar's life and the circumstances of his death keep getting more complicated. Whether the list of names leads to a revelation about Edgar's alleged aliases or broadens the scope of his potential financial misdoings, it represents an intriguing piece of the puzzle that is bound to impact the course of the investigation. So, as we wait for the next episode, we are left with more questions than answers, and the anticipation of what might come next keeps us on the edge of our seats.
