[s1e2] Open Casket Apr 2026
After receiving the news of Nell’s suicide, Shirley insists on preparing her sister’s body herself.
At her mother’s funeral, Shirley is terrified of seeing her deceased mother. However, the mortician "fixes" Olivia to look peaceful, which inspires Shirley’s future career path. Present Timeline: [S1E2] Open Casket
Shirley’s mother, Olivia, is shown designing blueprints for their "forever house," which they plan to build after flipping Hill House. After receiving the news of Nell’s suicide, Shirley
The episode uses a non-linear narrative, weaving between the "past" at Hill House and the "present" following the death of the youngest sibling, Nell. [S1E2] Open Casket