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Cape Fear S1E3 — Phantom Sensations
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Cape Fear•Season 1•Episode 3

Phantom Sensations

7.0/10 · 1,649 votesJun 11, 202649 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Max asks Anna to represent him in a hearing. Tom invites a coworker over. Natalie makes a friend.

Directed byAmanda Marsalis
Written byAlan Page Arriaga
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Amy Adams

Amy Adams

Anna Bowden

Javier Bardem

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Maximiliano 'Max' Cady

Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson

Tom Bowden

Joe Anders

Joe Anders

Zack Bowden

Lily Collias

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Natalie Bowden

Malia Pyles

Malia Pyles

Nevaeh Valentine

CCH Pounder

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Noa Toussaint

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Alan Page Arriaga

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Amanda Marsalis

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Eben Bolter

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Greg O'Bryant

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Susan E. Kim

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Episode Summary

"Phantom Sensations" is episode 3 of Cape Fear season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 1,649 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Amanda Marsalis and written by Alan Page Arriaga, it aired on June 11, 2026.

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