After establishing its deeply flawed protagonist, Eric Season 1 Episodes 4-6 takes Vicent to new lows in his search for his son. While that plot eventually avoids tragedy, any happy ending is dampened by the bleak realities facing most of the characters.

The first half of the Netflix drama, Eric Season 1 Episodes 1-3, introduces us to a deeply flawed father played by Benedict Cumberbatch. His search for his son goes down a very unique path. It’s one that mostly works.