Episode 2

In the second episode of "Eric," the protagonist struggles to adjust to his new role as the head of the marketing department. Managing his former colleagues, who are now his subordinates, presents a significant challenge. He faces the pressure of meeting new expectations while dealing with skepticism from his team about his leadership abilities. Eric tries to be more approachable and open to their ideas, but his efforts to assert authority and gain their trust are met with resistance. This struggle takes a personal toll, leaving him feeling overwhelmed and stressed, affecting his relationships with friends and family.

Simultaneously, Vincent and Cassie make a public appeal for information about their missing son, Edgar. Detective Michael Ledroit's investigation leads him to George Lovett, the apartment building superintendent, who has a history of sex offenses involving minors. Ledroit finds evidence suggesting Edgar spent time in Lovett's apartment. Lovett explains that Edgar often stayed with him when his parents argued. Cassie, while distributing missing persons flyers, spots a homeless woman wearing a jacket similar to Edgar's.

Vincent unexpectedly returns to work and pitches his idea for a show called "Eric" to his boss, Lennie. Lennie arranges a meeting with network executives to consider Vincent's pitch. Meanwhile, Ledroit returns to The Lux nightclub, discovering that a kitchen worker's son was the child whose voice he heard on his recording. Reviewing CCTV footage from the Andersons' apartment, he finds discrepancies in Vincent's account of events, noting that Vincent left the building shortly after Edgar, contrary to his previous statements. As the episode goes on, Eric grows as he struggles with his new responsibilities. It ends with him thinking about his experiences and how to become a better leader. Meanwhile, Vincent, working on Eric's puppet, is haunted by the imaginary Eric, who both supports and warns him. These professional and personal challenges set up more character development and plot twists for the series.