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BrainDead S1E7 — The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics
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BrainDead•Season 1•Episode 7

The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics

8.5/10 · 432 votesAug 7, 201644 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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Laurel comes under investigation about her potential involvement with the bug infestation. Also, Gustav and Rochelle discover a unique way to communicate with those infected by the bugs.

Written byLaura Marks

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes13

Cast8

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Laurel Healy

Danny Pino

Danny Pino

Luke Healy

Aaron Tveit

Aaron Tveit

Gareth Ritter

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

Senator Red Wheatus

Nikki M. James

Nikki M. James

Rochelle Daudier

Johnny Ray Gill

Johnny Ray Gill

Gustav Triplett

Charlie Semine

Charlie Semine

Anthony Onofrio

Jan Maxwell

Jan Maxwell

Senator Ella Pollack

Crew3

Frederick E. O. Toye

Frederick E. O. Toye

Director

L

Laura Marks

Writer

D

David Zaretti

Visual Effects Supervisor

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Episode Summary

"The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics" is episode 7 of BrainDead season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 432 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye and written by Laura Marks, it aired on August 7, 2016.