Results Day – The episode begins with Wren Davis (Amelia Clarkson) waking up frantic after a nightmare. She looks over to see Noah Royston (Harry Redding) asleep.

Six Weeks Later, August, Bolton – Tariz “Taz” Sadiq (Ali Khan) says he was sure Becky Fox (Amara Okereke) likes him. Ashley Banister (Natalie Blaire) suggests Becky pities him. When Taz mentions Quite Simon (Rod Hallett) in a joke, Jaya Mahajan (Ashna Rabheru) assures them that Simon didn’t create the Red Rose app because it’s too “sophisticated.” Noah reminds them of what the police said about Simon’s death being the end of Red rose. After giving Ashley a ticket to Paris, Taz admits to utilizing money from her tip jar to pay for it. She describes her emotions as “annoyed” and “moved” before eventually thanking him.

Rick Bennett (Adam Nagaitis) tells her that she looks like his mum. When he gets quiet, she asks if he’s okay. He admits to feeling like he doesn’t deserve to be called dad. She says his behavior is “freaking her out.” He pleads with her not to be like him.

Shelley Royston (Nia Roberts) wishes Wren good luck while giving her a hug. The Dickheads group open their report cards. Taz celebrates his “A” in PE. They ask Vinny Mason (Samuel Anderson) how Rochelle Mason (Isis Hainsworth) did on her report card. He tells them that she did “amazing.”

Rachel Davis (Natalie Gavin) invites Rick in when he stops for a visit.

Antony Longwell (Ellis Howard) tells Andrea (Jennifer Hennessy) that his report card is “good.” After saying Vinny was proud of Rochelle, he looks around to find she fell back asleep. He sarcastically thanks her for talking before leaving. Liam Longwell (Leo Ashton) watches Antony walk away from an upstairs window. An upset Antony is the only passenger on a commuter bus.

Rick tells Wren that he’s proud of her. Wren tells Rachel and Rick that she doesn’t understand why they are pretending to be a happy family after what happened to Simon. He tells her that Rachel thought he should be there for her report card. After Wren walks away, Rachel tells him that she trusted Simon while he was grooming Wren and Rochelle. He suggests she stop beating herself down. She invites him to join her for a drink with her friends.

Antony visits Mrs. Taylor (Emma Rydal) to show her his report card. She congratulates him on a job well done. He tells her that his plan to go to college. She gives him a tablet that belonged to her son, Jacob Taylor (Charlie Hiscock).

Jaya and Antony watch a video of Jacob from his laptop. She notices Jacob is on the dark web. He asks if the dark web is dangerous. She claims the dark web offers illegal services. As she signs into the Red Rose app, he asks if they should do it after Simon. Shocked, she says Red Rose is an app and a website that tried to ping their location. He demands she switch off the tablet. She asks if he realizes Red Rose is still alive. He tells her to switch it off. She suggests they can find out who’s behind Red Rose if they get the password. He agrees but only if Wren never finds out. She promises to work on it.

Shelley describes Noah’s grades as “fantastic.” He tells her that his grades seem “pointless” after everything that happened.

In a video, Jacob talks about how disappointed he is about a failed relationship. He promises to give it another try. Jaya tries the password “lovemeback,” but it doesn’t work. Mena Mahajan (Sonya Nisa) suggests she take a bottle of champagne to the celebration.

Taz and Patrick Hume (Ruaridh Mollica) talk about going to the army. Noah asks if Patrick is coming to the celebration. Antony says he makes him feel safe. While Taz pays for his order, Patrick picks up a bottle of alcohol. The clerk (Isaac Rowan) looks up as Patrick flees the store. Taz assures him that Patrick set them up. The clerk calls them “Dickheads.” They leave the store empty-handed.

Jaya watches Jacob’s videos on the way to the event. Jacob asks if there is something wrong with him. When he asks if he’s “unlovable,” she jots it down. A weepy Jacob admits to being afraid after a female dies. He repeatedly says, “The gardener.” Jaya questions who’s the gardener.”

Jaya watches as Wren and Ashley get ready for the event. Ashley and Wren declare Jaya a Dickhead. Ashley tells them that Rochelle’s in their heart before they take a swig of alcohol.

Jaya tells Antony that Jacob was obsessed with Alyssa Penrose (Robyn Cara). Antony tells her to not let Wren know anything about it.

Patrick catches up with Noah and Wren to offer them a Krolin beverage. Walking ahead of Noah, Patrick and Wren admit to thinking about Rochelle.

Vinny and Rachel talk about Rochelle. She swears to know nothing about Simon. He assures her it is okay.

The Dickheads talk about what they want to be when they grow up. Antony blurts out that he’s gay. Everyone confesses to loving Antony.

Rachel tells Rick that she would’ve killed Simon. Jen pulls Rachel out of the dance floor. Rachel watches as Rick leaves the bar.

The high school students continue to party. Jaya informs Wren of the Red Rose website on the dark web. Wren asks what she’s saying. She says Jacob spoke of the gardeners in his videos. Wren demands she stop with Red Rose before taking off. Noah watches as Wren begins to act strange.

Jaya returns home. Noah asks Wren if she’s all right. Wren accuses him of just needing someone to care for to feel useful. She tells him that they are “pointless.”

Jaya pulls up the Red Rose website.

Ashley asks Noah where Jaya and Wren are at. Wren professes her love for Rochelle in a voicemail.

Jay inputs “Ilove youtoo” as the password.

Wren receives an email from Rochelle that reads, “but I am here.”

An alert, “R3RO has joined” pops up on the screen. She gains access to a live feed of the high school celebration.

Wren starts tripping out. Noah and Taz call for Wren. Ashley and Taz search for Wren in the woods. Noah calls Wren’s name.

An alert, “you’re not supposed to be here,” from the gardener pops up on Jaya’s computer screen. When she opens her doors, smoke engulfs the room.

Ashley searches for Wren when someone charges her, knocking her down. Her lifeless body is lying on the ground.

 

Red Rose Review

A fantastic episode, probably the best by far. Jaya discovers the Red Rose website on the black web. After guessing the password, she gains access to a live feed of the high school celebration. Shortly after, her home engulfs in flames. She opens her bedroom door to be engulfed with smoke.

Ashley is attacked while searching for Wren in the woods. Who was the attacker?

It’s questionable if Jaya and Ashley survive.

The cinematography was improved from the previous episode. Night scenes were more visible. As always, the acting is top-notch.

Wren is once again receiving texts from Red Rose. So, Jaya was right, it wasn’t Simon.

The episode deserves a 7. Get more Red Rose recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link.