In the first episode of Netflix's crime drama "Eric," 9-year-old Edgar Anderson disappears on his way to school. His father, Vincent, a puppeteer, is devastated and begs for his son's return at a press conference.

The episode flashes back to two days earlier. Edgar attends a taping of his dad's children's show, "Good Morning Sunshine," where Vincent is upset about format changes. On the subway home, Edgar suggests a new puppet named Eric, but Vincent dismisses him.

The next morning, Vincent is too busy arguing with Edgar's mom, Cassie, to walk him to school, so Edgar goes alone. A suspicious man in a van watches Edgar leave. When Vincent returns, he finds out Edgar never made it to school. Detective Michael Ledroit starts questioning Vincent.

Ledroit looks into the Lux nightclub and its owner, Alexander Gator, suspecting they are involved in human trafficking after hearing a recording of someone trying to sell a young boy.

Meanwhile, a drunk police officer named Kennedy is hit by a car. The next morning, Vincent wakes up in Edgar's bed and is visited by a life-sized version of the Eric puppet, which tells him to find his son. The episode ends with Edgar's red jacket found on the ground, suggesting he is in danger.

Conclusion

The first episode of Netflix's "Eric" kicks off a thrilling story by introducing the Anderson family and their problems, especially the disappearance of their nine-year-old son Edgar. The episode skillfully combines the family's dynamics, the investigation, and hints at a bigger conspiracy, keeping viewers eager to see what happens next.