Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) focuses her latest podcast on the neglected cases of missing Black and brown girls in Oakland, specifically seeking a friend's teenage daughter, Drea Spivey.

The storyline highlights the disparity in media and police attention between missing minority girls and "Emily Mills," a wealthy white teen whose disappearance dominates local headlines. Critical & Community Perspectives

Poppy discovers Drea was being trafficked by a controlling man to whom she "owed a debt". The episode ends on a tragic note when Drea’s body is found at a motel nicknamed "High Hunter".

Reviewers generally found the third season to be the show's strongest, citing more urgent stakes and improved character depth. Production & Performance

Poppy teams up with Eva Pierre (Gabrielle Union), an outspoken high school principal who is deeply personally invested in the safety of her students.