Sharp Objects
Closer
TV Flash files “Closer” as a desk essential hour — Sharp Objects (2018) on HBO, season 1, episode 5, aired 2018-08-05, 60 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S01E05: listed hour 5 of 8 in the Sharp Objects guide, hour 5 of 8 in season 1. It aired 2018-08-05 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “Ripe” (S01E04). Next is “Cherry” (S01E06).
Essential hour: “Closer”. Closer lets the title be the edit: collage cutting nearer the mother, not a procedural closer.
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
Despite a potential serial killer on the loose in the community, Wind Gap residents gather for Calhoun Day, an annual southern-pride festival hosted by Adora on the grounds of her house. As Amma and her friends act out a traditional play depicting the sacrifices made by the wife of a Confederate soldier, Adora shares some confidences with Richard that may impact his relationship with Camille.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Closer sit in the Sharp Objects guide?
S01E05 is listed hour 5 of 8 — hour 5 of 8 in season 1, season 1 episode 5.
When did Sharp Objects S01E05 air?
Closer aired 2018-08-05 and is listed at 60 minutes.
Do I need the Flynn novel first?
No. Literary limited series from the book; Vallée's collage is the television language. Reading is extra bruise, not a requirement.
In the series
Why this series still plays
Amy Adams goes home to a Missouri murder town and Jean-Marc Vallée's collage editing turns self-harm into television language. Patricia Clarkson's Adora is Southern Gothic poison. Gillian Flynn's literary limited: mother wounds as the true crime, atmosphere as plot, and a finale that still makes people go quiet.
The first look is a Missouri porch that is already a weapon. Amy Adams's Camille Preaker goes home to cover murdered girls and reopen her own scars — Marti Noxon's 2018 HBO limited from Gillian Flynn's novel, Jean-Marc Vallée's collage editing and immersive sound turning self-harm into television language. Patricia Clarkson's Adora as Southern Gothic poison, Eliza Scanlen's Amma, Chris Messina. Mother wounds as the true crime. Atmosphere as plot. Tessa's tags will type *is Camille okay* until it becomes…
Filed against
- Amy Adams as Camille Preaker
Amy Adams went home as Camille Preaker on Sharp Objects — a Missouri murder town, Jean-Marc Vallée collage editing, Gillian Flynn’s literary limited where mother wounds are the true crime. Patricia Clarkson’s Adora as Southern Gothic…
- Patricia Clarkson as Adora Crellin
Patricia Clarkson’s Adora Crellin is Southern Gothic poison on Sharp Objects — Amy Adams going home to a Missouri murder town, Jean-Marc Vallée’s collage editing turning self-harm into television language. Gillian Flynn’s 2010s literary…
- Eliza Scanlen as Amma Crellin
Eliza Scanlen poisoned a Missouri town as Amma Crellin on Sharp Objects — Gillian Flynn's literary limited, Jean-Marc Vallée collage, mother wounds as the true crime. Amy Adams came home; Scanlen made the girl next door feel like a…
- Chris Messina as Richard Willis
Chris Messina played Richard Willis on Sharp Objects — Amy Adams going home to a Missouri murder town, Jean-Marc Vallée's collage editing turning self-harm into television language, Patricia Clarkson's Adora as Southern Gothic poison.…
- Matt Craven as Bill Vickery
Matt Craven held the town as Bill Vickery on Sharp Objects — Amy Adams home to a Missouri murder, Jean-Marc Vallée’s collage editing, Patricia Clarkson’s Adora as Southern Gothic poison. Gillian Flynn’s literary limited: mother wounds as…