The Bystanders
A zany, scripted, dark comedy that explores the bystander effect - a social psychological theory that states individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when in the presence of other people. Every season - new story, new Bystanders. Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales Executive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee Stafford Directed by: Jaclyn Hales and Ash Lendzion Written by: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Heather Morris Music by: Tory Cummins Audio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex Carter Sound Design by: Tim McKeown Music Mix by: Tevin Turner Dolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeown Assistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La Fuente Associate Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh Fisher Casting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab Artwork by: Matt Mattson
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As the bystanders last moments dwindle, they are cornered into confronting the chilling truth of the Beachview Lake assault. The secrets of that fateful day emerge into the light, leaving them no choice but to reckon with their past. However, in a distant corner of the city, Z stumbles upon a glimmer of hope, a flickering beacon that may finally offer the salvation he desperately seeks. Get ready for an explosive final episode, whe...
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In a nostalgic trip to the 1990s, Todd Cuisinart unveils the touching tale of his fateful encounter with Billy Bobaggins, his closest confidant, and the hidden truths of that ill-fated day at Twitchercon 1990. Meanwhile, in the shadowed alleyways, Z battles against the relentless darkness, desperately seeking aid until an unexpected ally presents him with a perilous revelation that could transform an impro...
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As Officer Mann and the enigmatic Z stealthily navigate the shadows, hope flickers in their pursuit of justice. But in this unforgiving landscape, hope is a treacherous illusion. With their lives hanging in the balance, the desperate bystanders must act swiftly, yet the line between salvation and peril blurs dangerously. As another plan crumbles to dust, they scramble for survival, stumbling upon a conceal...
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In the shadowed corners of the warehouse, a mysterious figure emerges- an additional bystander who witnessed the harrowing attack. Doubt creeps in like cigarette smoke as the group questions how he eluded the clutches of their captor. As desperation gnaws at their resolve, a daring scheme is unveiled that teeters on the razor's edge of fatality. Tune in to this riveting episode to witness a moment of s...
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In the dark underbelly of their captivity, the unsuspecting bystanders are thrust into a sinister game orchestrated by their captor: maneuvering through treacherous 90s board games designed to reveal their deepest, darkest secrets all while teaching them what it means to be a friend. While the shadows grow thicker, a former cop and his newfound sidekick, take up the scent, tracking the elusive kidnapper...
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In the midst of a serene paddle boat tour, Billy finds himself thrust into a world of darkness when he becomes the victim of a vicious attack while his fellow tourists stand idly by. Billy's fate hangs in the balance as the apathetic bystanders continue their carefree lives…but in the shadows, a reckoning awaits. Prepare for a gripping episode where complacency and cruelty collide, and the haunting que...
A Bystanders aftershow special with Kristin Chenoweth.
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A Bystanders aftershow special with Matt Mattson. Additionally a sneak peek interview with Creators: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, and Heather Morris.
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A Bystanders aftershow special with Jim Lau and Karen Huie.
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The Bystanders aftershow special with Michael Hitchcock.
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The Bystanders aftershow special with Ki Hong Lee.
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The Bystanders aftershow special with Ed Westwick.
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The Bystanders aftershow special with Oscar Nuñez.
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The Bystanders aftershow special with Narrator Jane Lynch.
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Phil confronts Rick about killing Bunny only to learn some vital information that could free them all! But what happens when one of their own needs help again... will they do something?
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Still new at the whole murder thing, our tenants scramble to find the evidence against them somewhere inside Bunny’s old apartment before it gets cleaned out!
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The tenants go through interrogations and ‘show face’ at Bunny’s memorial. Depressed, scared and guilt ridden, these tenants never could have guessed who was about to walk into their lives.
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The tenants watch in horror as their neighbor Bunny Bell Pasht gets stabbed to death right in the middle of their courtyard. It’s official. They all have blood on their hands.
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What the hell happened last night??? The Hungover tenants hurry to meet with Rick to explain their mistake and cancel the hit.
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The tenants gather to talk about what to do with their Bunny problem. A few drinks in and they’ve totally hired a sexy hit man named ‘Rick the Killer’.
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