What Happens in I Saw the TV Glow?

Owen notices the book that she is reading: an episode guide for the showThe Pink Opaque.

For those familiar, it gives majorBuffy the Vampire Slayervibes.

Justice Smith as Owen, I Saw the TV Glow, Brigette Lundy-Paine as Maddy

Eventually, Owen asks Maddy if he can come over to watch the show as it airs again.

Owen is too anxious to leave with Maddy, who leaves.

Maddy asks Owen how he remembers the show that they watched together.

Helena Howard as Isabel in I Saw the TV Glow

Owen grins too, happy with how he feels while wearing the gown.

Isabel is fed Luna Juice to slowly kill her, has her heart removed, and is buried alive.

Owen is terrified by the prospect and runs back home, never to see Maddy again.

Justice Smith as Owen in I Saw the TV Glow

The years start coming and they don’t stop coming for Owen as he quickly ages.

His father dies, and he finds that The Pink Opaque is now conveniently streaming online.

Maddy/Tara has found her true self and wants Owen/Isabel to feel the same joy as she does.

Brigette Lundy-Paine as Maddy in I Saw the TV Glow

I Saw the TV Glowis now available on digital.

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