[s1e4]: Homecoming

: The naming of Geist departments after trees (Dogwood, Willow, Redwood) contrasts the natural world with the artificial, sterile manipulation occurring inside. Homecoming season 1, episode 4 recap: Redwood

: Walter is upset after Shrier is abruptly removed from the program. He confronts Heidi, feeling responsible for their unauthorized trip outside the facility.

: Heidi visits Walter in his room to return Shrier’s harmonica. They share a personal conversation about a road trip Walter took to Yosemite before his car broke down. The scene ends with a poignant, lingering hug. [S1E4] Homecoming

Grieves for his friend Shrier and shares a vulnerable moment with Heidi. Colin Belfast

: Symbols like Colin’s untied shoelace during his meeting with Thomas represent the Geist cover-up slowly coming apart. : The naming of Geist departments after trees

: The origins of the Geist medication and the first signs of the cover-up unraveling in the future timeline. Plot Summary

Attempts to block Thomas’s investigation and is shocked by Heidi's phone call. Thomas Carrasco The DOD auditor who tracks down Colin at Geist HQ. Marianne Jean-Baptiste Gloria Morisseau Walter's concerned mother who begins to take action. Themes & Analysis : Heidi visits Walter in his room to

: Heidi finds a box of her old belongings, including an old cell phone and hospital records indicating she was hospitalized on the same day Walter was discharged.