In "Mad World," Finley McClean, portrayed by the enticing Adam Awbride, harbors a fierce protectiveness over his stepfather, the brooding Ronnie Shepherd, played by Dale Savage. With Finley's mother gone, he's made sure Ronnie stays within the confines of their home, ensuring no one gets too close. Even as the world outside moves on from the pandemic, Finley's grip remains unyielding. He won't let Ronnie step back into the world, not now, not ever.

Meanwhile, the tension in another household is palpable. Craig Gray, brought to life by the intense Joel Someone, is at his wit's end with his rebellious stepson, James Lawson, played by the daring Dylan Hayes. An outburst leaves Craig calling James a 'cunt,' a word that ignites a forbidden fire within James. Craig may have lost his cool, but the primal reaction from his stepson leaves him wanting more.