The Heron
Matthew McCarty & Charles HopkinsThe Heron is a six-part audio drama, a psychological thriller set at a cutthroat sports-driven boarding school. Kelsey, a teenage tennis star driven to the edge by her tyrannical trophy-mother, is forced to see her school’s psychiatrist, which reveals unimaginable events. Inspired by the likes of David Fincher and "Homecoming," The Heron is a character-driven mystery about a young woman who seeks ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Category | Fiction | ||||
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Kelsey shares feelings of paranoia with Sienne. Barb shows up to a hospital to investigate the former student who attempted suicide in episode two, asking questions of the girl’s mother. Sienne tells Kelsey that they’ve never done real work because K... more
Kelsey learns a prominent scout is attending the academy but isn’t meeting with her. Kelsey confronts Sienne and learns it was she who blocked Kelsey being considered. Sienne claims Barb is an impediment, then surprises Kelsey with Barb joining their... more
Barb attends one of Kelsey’s matches, her ranting ruining Kelsey’s performance. Barb learns Kelsey has been lying – she has continued meeting with Sienne. Barb tries to persuade Kelsey that Sienne is a bad influence. Later, the schoolmate who’d bulli... more
Sienne’s system takes hold; Kelsey dominates on the tennis court. Following her win, she lets Barb believe that the sessions with Sienne are done. Later, Kelsey tries to make new friends with her schoolmates, but is bullied and accused of being queer... more
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- Binged in a week
It’s a well cast and well written story. The mother is far from likeable and that is the point. I found myself listening during my free time and finished all six episodes in less than a week.
Apple Podcasts5AleJay13
Canada2 years ago - Disturbing and disappointing
Kelsey’s story goes from physical and psychological torture to being groomed for sexual abuse. Do not listen if child abuse and child sexual exploitation disturb you.
Apple Podcasts1S98372
United States3 years ago - Rushed
It this story seemed rushed, with limited character development. (And I’m confused about the doc being from Massachusetts, but speaking with an English accent - what did I miss?)
It was entertaining, until the 6th episode and I bailed.
Apple Podcasts2AngryMomma25Canada3 years ago - Nothing redeeming
Seems like a glorification of abuse, honestly. And then 1/4 of the play time is ads. Wish I hadn’t wasted my time.
Apple Podcasts1lindsaysmith09United States3 years ago - Very Well Done, But Way Too Realistic. Be Careful.
If anything like this has ever happened to anyone that listening, then they know that this is exactly how it goes.
The plot is predictable until it convinces you it’s not. Then it’s predictable again, before it convinces you that it’s not again.
The occasionally shaky, unraveled storytelling is telling you just how the main character’s brain is working
The abuser targets someone that is already a victim
The abuser breaks down any trust the victim might have in someone else.
The story was... more
Apple Podcasts5enickel8United States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Belgium/Fiction |
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