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* BitchInSheepsClothing: [[spoiler:Jake acts like a friend and then {{love interest}} for Lindy, to the point they have sex, aiding her in the hunt for the killer. Then it turns out ''he'' is the killer.]]
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* {{Darker and Edgier}}: the series, compared to the book.
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* TheChessmaster: [[spoiler: Jake, aka the Flirtual Killer. When you watch FYEO and then look back at his actions during the previous eps, it's really quite amazing how cleverly he plays with time to give himself false alibi's. Not to mention how he covers himself - for example, deliberately getting knocked over by that cyclist to explain the bruises from his unsuccessful attack on Catherine.]]
* CopKiller: [[spoiler:Ben, a police officer, is the first onscreen victim of the killer.]]
* DamselInDistress: [[spoiler:Lindy's best friend Sophia is kidnapped and held in a DeathTrap she has to rescue her from.]]
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* CopKiller: [[spoiler:Ben, a police officer, is the first onscreen victim of the killer.]]
* DamselInDistress: [[spoiler:Lindy's best friend Sophia is kidnapped and held in a DeathTrap she has to rescue her from.]]
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* EverythingIsOnline: Whatever Lindy needs to find, she can usually do so through a computer.
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* EverythingIsOnline: EverythingIsOnline:
** Whatever Lindy needs to find, she can usually do so through a computer.
** Whatever Lindy needs to find, she can usually do so through a computer.
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* EyeScream: In "AMA".
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* FreudianExcuse: [[spoiler:Jake claims to have ended up as a SerialKiller due to the MurderSuicide his parents had died in. However, it turns out ''[[SubvertedTrope he]]'' had [[SelfMadeOrphan murdered his mother, provoking his father to kill himself afterward]].]]
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* FriendOrIdolDecision: In "IRL", [[spoiler:Lindy has to choose between nailing a black-hat hacker who tormented her police partner, Tommy, or being able to avert an explosion which would level an entire dance club.]]
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* FriendOrIdolDecision: FriendOrIdolDecision:
** In "IRL", [[spoiler:Lindy has to choose between nailing a black-hat hacker who tormented her police partner, Tommy, or being able to avert an explosion which would level an entire dance club.]]
** In "IRL", [[spoiler:Lindy has to choose between nailing a black-hat hacker who tormented her police partner, Tommy, or being able to avert an explosion which would level an entire dance club.]]
* ICannotSelfTerminate: [[spoiler:Tessa, who's dying of a brain tumor, makes herself a target of the killer and even begs him to kill her, saying she can't do it herself. He grants her wish.]]
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* {{Jerkass}}: Hamish, the wealthy owner of a webzine.
** [[spoiler: He also doesn't seem to mind being allied with cyber-terrorists. He didn't get a million dollars stolen from him by Bubonic Plague, he actually ''loaned'' Bubonic the money! So arguably, Hamish knew all along what was happening with the 'game'; presumably he didn't know about the bomb in the basement, or that it was connected with how much of that money was gone.]]
** [[spoiler: He also doesn't seem to mind being allied with cyber-terrorists. He didn't get a million dollars stolen from him by Bubonic Plague, he actually ''loaned'' Bubonic the money! So arguably, Hamish knew all along what was happening with the 'game'; presumably he didn't know about the bomb in the basement, or that it was connected with how much of that money was gone.]]
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* {{Jerkass}}: Hamish, ItWorksBetterWithBullets: [[spoiler:In the series finale when Jack's cornered and draws a gun, he finds its empty because Lindy had removed all the bullets beforehand.]]
* {{Jerkass}}:
** Hamish is the wealthy owner of awebzine.
**webzine. [[spoiler: He also doesn't seem to mind being allied with cyber-terrorists. He didn't get a million dollars stolen from him by Bubonic Plague, he actually ''loaned'' Bubonic the money! So arguably, Hamish knew all along what was happening with the 'game'; presumably he didn't know about the bomb in the basement, or that it was connected with how much of that money was gone.]]
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* {{The Chessmaster}}: [[spoiler: Jake, aka the Flirtual Killer. When you watch FYEO and then look back at his actions during the previous eps, it's really quite amazing how cleverly he plays with time to give himself false alibi's. Not to mention how he covers himself - for example, deliberately getting knocked over by that cyclist to explain the bruises from his unsuccessful attack on Catherine.]]
* TheReveal: [[spoiler: As of "FYEO", Jake Bolin is revealed to be the Flirtual Killer]].
* TheReveal: [[spoiler: As of "FYEO", Jake Bolin is revealed to be the Flirtual Killer]].
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* {{The Chessmaster}}: [[spoiler: Jake, aka the Flirtual Killer. When you watch FYEO and then look back at his actions during the previous eps, it's really quite amazing how cleverly he plays with time to give himself false alibi's. Not to mention how he covers himself - for example, deliberately getting knocked over by that cyclist to explain the bruises from his unsuccessful attack on Catherine.]]
* TheReveal:TheReveal:
** [[spoiler: As of "FYEO", Jake Bolin is revealed to be the Flirtual Killer]].
* TheReveal:
** [[spoiler: As of "FYEO", Jake Bolin is revealed to be the Flirtual Killer]].
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* {{Spared by the Adaptation}}: [[spoiler: Played with for Ben Miller. In the novel, he died a year previously, and Lindy is urged to go on Flirtual to help her recover from losing him. In the series, he dies at the end of the first episode.]]
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* {{Sequel Hook}}: Of sorts. At the end of IRL, Bubonic Plague gets away easily after pulling some downright extreme shit, [[spoiler: '''and''' after revealing connections with both Lindy and Hamish.]]
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* {{Sequel Hook}}: SequelHook:
** Of sorts. At the end of IRL, Bubonic Plague gets away easily after pulling some downright extreme shit, [[spoiler: '''and''' after revealing connections with both Lindy and Hamish.]]
** Of sorts. At the end of IRL, Bubonic Plague gets away easily after pulling some downright extreme shit, [[spoiler: '''and''' after revealing connections with both Lindy and Hamish.]]
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* SerialKiller: Lindy and co. hunt the Flirtual Killer, who's murdered many people whom he's attracted to. [[spoiler:It turns out that he's Jake, who also is [[StalkerWithACrush quite into]] ''Lindy''.]]
* ShortRunner:Was It was cancelled after its first season.season.
* SlashedThroat: The killer murders multiple victims by this method.
* SparedByTheAdaptation: [[spoiler: Played with for Ben Miller. In the novel, he died a year previously, and Lindy is urged to go on Flirtual to help her recover from losing him. In the series, he dies at the end of the first episode.]]
* ShortRunner:
* SlashedThroat: The killer murders multiple victims by this method.
* SparedByTheAdaptation: [[spoiler: Played with for Ben Miller. In the novel, he died a year previously, and Lindy is urged to go on Flirtual to help her recover from losing him. In the series, he dies at the end of the first episode.]]
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* TechnoBabble: Invoked to some extent in "IRL" when describing a black-hat hacker's activities.
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* TechnoBabble: TechnoBabble:
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** Invoked to some extent in "IRL" when describing a black-hat hacker's activities.
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* DepravedBisexual: The killer murders both men and women after having met them on an online dating site after finding them attractive though dishonest on aspects of themselves.
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* DepravedBisexual: The killer murders both men and women after having met them on an online dating site after finding them attractive though dishonest on aspects of themselves. Calligan thus describes him as an "equal opportunity" serial killer due to this.
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* DepravedBisexual: The killer murders both men and women after having met them on an online dating site after finding them attractive though dishonest on aspects of themselves.
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* {{Sequel Hook}}: Of sorts, anyway. At the end of IRL, Bubonic Plague gets away easily after pulling some downright extreme shit, [[spoiler: '''and''' after revealing connections with both Lindy and Hamish.]] If Eye Candy gets renewed for season 2, I'm pretty sure he'll be back for more fun and games.
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* {{Sequel Hook}}: Of sorts, anyway.sorts. At the end of IRL, Bubonic Plague gets away easily after pulling some downright extreme shit, [[spoiler: '''and''' after revealing connections with both Lindy and Hamish.]] If Eye Candy gets renewed for season 2, I'm pretty sure he'll be back for more fun and games.]]
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* {{Adult Fear}}:
** Being stalked by someone who can hack into every security camera in New York City to watch your every move.
** Sara is Lindy's little sister, not her child; nonetheless, watching Sara get pulled into that black van while Lindy watches, screams, and tries frantically to get out of the car (trapped in a drive-thru!) and run to her would give any parent the shivers.
** Not to mention the whole reason for Lindy's site, the never4gottengroup: someone you love disappears, you never hear from them again, and the police don't seem to be doing anything to find them.
** Being stalked by someone who can hack into every security camera in New York City to watch your every move.
** Sara is Lindy's little sister, not her child; nonetheless, watching Sara get pulled into that black van while Lindy watches, screams, and tries frantically to get out of the car (trapped in a drive-thru!) and run to her would give any parent the shivers.
** Not to mention the whole reason for Lindy's site, the never4gottengroup: someone you love disappears, you never hear from them again, and the police don't seem to be doing anything to find them.
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** also, [[spoiler: Reese, aka [=DriveTime=]. Offering to let someone ''murder you for money'' is a pretty good indicator.]]
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** also, Also, [[spoiler: Reese, aka [=DriveTime=]. Offering to let someone ''murder you for money'' is a pretty good indicator.]]
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* FriendOrIdolDecision: In "IRL", [[spoiler:Lindy has to choose between nailing a black-hat hacker who tormented her police partner, Tommy, or being able to avert an explosion which would level an entire dance club.]]
** [[spoiler: To make it even more interesting, if you listen closely to Lindy and Bubonic's dialogue, it's clear they already know each other (for a start, Bubonic takes off his mask) and if you remember exactly what Ben said to Lindy in the pilot as he took off her ankle monitor? It's pretty clear that ''Bubonic made the job offer that got Lindy put on probation in the first place''!]]
** In FYEO, Tommy [[spoiler:manages to successfully unmask Hamish as the operator of the Babylon Portal, which could lead to shutting down prostitution, sex slavery rings, as well as all sorts of illegal activities (possibly. there's probably some severe chain of evidence issues). However, Hamish offers a deal: Tommy sends out the 'execute' command to wipe out the Babylon portal - and all evidence against Hamish - and he'll hand over a vital clue to the identity of the Flirtual Killer. Tommy types 'execute'. In all fairness, Hamish keeps his part of the deal magnificently, and at this point, Tommy has no clue that a) Catherine's awake b) she actually managed to identify TFK during his attack on her and c) she didn't develop short-term amnesia due to being hit by a truck during her escape.]]
** [[spoiler: To make it even more interesting, if you listen closely to Lindy and Bubonic's dialogue, it's clear they already know each other (for a start, Bubonic takes off his mask) and if you remember exactly what Ben said to Lindy in the pilot as he took off her ankle monitor? It's pretty clear that ''Bubonic made the job offer that got Lindy put on probation in the first place''!]]
** In FYEO, Tommy [[spoiler:manages to successfully unmask Hamish as the operator of the Babylon Portal, which could lead to shutting down prostitution, sex slavery rings, as well as all sorts of illegal activities (possibly. there's probably some severe chain of evidence issues). However, Hamish offers a deal: Tommy sends out the 'execute' command to wipe out the Babylon portal - and all evidence against Hamish - and he'll hand over a vital clue to the identity of the Flirtual Killer. Tommy types 'execute'. In all fairness, Hamish keeps his part of the deal magnificently, and at this point, Tommy has no clue that a) Catherine's awake b) she actually managed to identify TFK during his attack on her and c) she didn't develop short-term amnesia due to being hit by a truck during her escape.]]
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* MoralDilemma: In "IRL", [[spoiler:Lindy has to choose between nailing a black-hat hacker who tormented her police partner, Tommy, or being able to avert an explosion which would level an entire dance club.]]
** [[spoiler: To make it even more interesting, if you listen closely to Lindy and Bubonic's dialogue, it's clear they already know each other (for a start, Bubonic takes off his mask) and if you remember exactly what Ben said to Lindy in the pilot as he took off her ankle monitor? It's pretty clear that ''Bubonic made the job offer that got Lindy put on probation in the first place''!]]
** In FYEO, Tommy [[spoiler:manages to successfully unmask Hamish as the operator of the Babylon Portal, which could lead to shutting down prostitution, sex slavery rings, as well as all sorts of illegal activities (possibly. there's probably some severe chain of evidence issues). However, Hamish offers a deal: Tommy sends out the 'execute' command to wipe out the Babylon portal - and all evidence against Hamish - and he'll hand over a vital clue to the identity of the Flirtual Killer. Tommy types 'execute'. In all fairness, Hamish keeps his part of the deal magnificently, and at this point, Tommy has no clue that a) Catherine's awake b) she actually managed to identify TFK during his attack on her and c) she didn't develop short-term amnesia due to being hit by a truck during her escape.]]
** [[spoiler: To make it even more interesting, if you listen closely to Lindy and Bubonic's dialogue, it's clear they already know each other (for a start, Bubonic takes off his mask) and if you remember exactly what Ben said to Lindy in the pilot as he took off her ankle monitor? It's pretty clear that ''Bubonic made the job offer that got Lindy put on probation in the first place''!]]
** In FYEO, Tommy [[spoiler:manages to successfully unmask Hamish as the operator of the Babylon Portal, which could lead to shutting down prostitution, sex slavery rings, as well as all sorts of illegal activities (possibly. there's probably some severe chain of evidence issues). However, Hamish offers a deal: Tommy sends out the 'execute' command to wipe out the Babylon portal - and all evidence against Hamish - and he'll hand over a vital clue to the identity of the Flirtual Killer. Tommy types 'execute'. In all fairness, Hamish keeps his part of the deal magnificently, and at this point, Tommy has no clue that a) Catherine's awake b) she actually managed to identify TFK during his attack on her and c) she didn't develop short-term amnesia due to being hit by a truck during her escape.]]
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** [[spoiler: To make it even more interesting, if you listen closely to Lindy and Bubonic's dialogue, it's clear they already know each other (for a start, Bubonic takes off his mask) and if you remember exactly what Ben said to Lindy in the pilot as he took off her ankle monitor? It's pretty clear that ''Bubonic made the job offer that got Lindy put on probation in the first place''!]]
** In FYEO, Tommy [[spoiler:manages to successfully unmask Hamish as the operator of the Babylon Portal, which could lead to shutting down prostitution, sex slavery rings, as well as all sorts of illegal activities (possibly. there's probably some severe chain of evidence issues). However, Hamish offers a deal: Tommy sends out the 'execute' command to wipe out the Babylon portal - and all evidence against Hamish - and he'll hand over a vital clue to the identity of the Flirtual Killer. Tommy types 'execute'. In all fairness, Hamish keeps his part of the deal magnificently, and at this point, Tommy has no clue that a) Catherine's awake b) she actually managed to identify TFK during his attack on her and c) she didn't develop short-term amnesia due to being hit by a truck during her escape.]]
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** Sophia's old friend Tessa. [[spoiler: Once she finds out that TFK is stalking Lindy - and 'likes to target the people around me', she signs up with Flirtual herself, wearing Lindy's jacket and purposely starts dating Lindy's original matches. She desperately wants to die before her brain tumor kills her - and TFK grants her wish. Her final words are 'thank you.']]
** also, [[spoiler: Reese, aka DriveTime. Offering to let someone ''murder you for money'' is a pretty good indicator.]]
** also, [[spoiler: Reese, aka DriveTime. Offering to let someone ''murder you for money'' is a pretty good indicator.]]
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** All but signposted from the start by [[spoiler: Sophia's old friend Tessa. [[spoiler: Once she finds out that TFK The Flirtual Killer is stalking Lindy - and 'likes to target the people around me', she signs up with Flirtual herself, wearing Lindy's jacket and purposely starts dating Lindy's original matches. She desperately wants to die before her brain tumor kills her - and TFK grants her wish. Her final words are 'thank you.']]
** also, [[spoiler: Reese, akaDriveTime.[=DriveTime=]. Offering to let someone ''murder you for money'' is a pretty good indicator.]]
** also, [[spoiler: Reese, aka
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* AdaptationDyeJob: In the original novel, Lindy is a 5'11" blonde. Creator/VictoriaJustice is 5'5" and brunette.
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''Eye Candy'' is an American cyber drama, airing on Creator/{{MTV}} starting January 2015, created by Catherine Hardwicke and Christian Taylor, based on R.L. Stine's novel ''Eye Candy''. It was picked up for a 10-episode first season, but was then canceled.
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''Eye Candy'' is an American cyber drama, airing on Creator/{{MTV}} starting January 2015, created by Catherine Hardwicke and Christian Taylor, based on R.L. Stine's Creator/RLStine's novel ''Eye Candy''. It was picked up for a 10-episode first season, but was then canceled.
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''Eye Candy'' is an American cyber drama, airing on Creator/{{MTV}} starting January 2015, created by Catherine Hardwicke and Christian Taylor, based on R.L. Stine's novel ''Eye Candy''. It has been picked up for a 10-episode first season, but has since been cancelled.
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''Eye Candy'' is an American cyber drama, airing on Creator/{{MTV}} starting January 2015, created by Catherine Hardwicke and Christian Taylor, based on R.L. Stine's novel ''Eye Candy''. It has been was picked up for a 10-episode first season, but has since been cancelled.
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** Sara is Lindy's little sister, not her child; nonetheless, I'm pretty sure watching Sara get pulled into that black van while Lindy watches, screams, and tries frantically to get out the car (trapped in a drive-thru!) and get to her would give any parent the shivers.
** Not to mention the whole reason for Lindy's site, the never4gottengroup: someone you love disappears, you never hear from them again, and the police don't (seem) to be doing anything to find them.
* AdaptationDyeJob: In the original novel, Lindy is a 5'11" blonde. Victoria Justice is 5'5" and brunette
** Not to mention the whole reason for Lindy's site, the never4gottengroup: someone you love disappears, you never hear from them again, and the police don't (seem) to be doing anything to find them.
* AdaptationDyeJob: In the original novel, Lindy is a 5'11" blonde. Victoria Justice is 5'5" and brunette
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** Sara is Lindy's little sister, not her child; nonetheless, I'm pretty sure watching Sara get pulled into that black van while Lindy watches, screams, and tries frantically to get out of the car (trapped in a drive-thru!) and get run to her would give any parent the shivers.
** Not to mention the whole reason for Lindy's site, the never4gottengroup: someone you love disappears, you never hear from them again, and the police don't(seem) seem to be doing anything to find them.
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** Not to mention the whole reason for Lindy's site, the never4gottengroup: someone you love disappears, you never hear from them again, and the police don't
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* {{Magnificent Bastard}}: [[spoiler: Hamish, so much. Quickly established as a major asshole, he's also revealed to have 'business' dealings with cyber-terrorist Bubonic. '''Then''' he's revealed as the mastermind behind the Babylon Portal. When he's caught, he remarks 'I always have a parachute', and offers crucial information to the identity of the Flirtual Killer - in exchange for destroying Babylon and all proof against him. He also makes this offer in front of two of the few people who have very strong reasons to take this deal, rather than a chance to arrest and prosecute all those illegal acts.]]
