We Were Three - Ep. 1

COVID-19 exacerbated existing fault lines in the family of Rachel McKibbins, leading to the tragic deaths of her father and brother, Peter. Despite Rachel’s attempts to guide them toward medical care, both men succumbed to the virus while trapped in a cycle of misinformation and deep-seated distrust of the healthcare system. Rachel’s discovery of text messages between Peter and a cousin revealed a parallel reality where medical advice was rejected in favor of conspiracy theories and ineffective home remedies. This digital archive exposed how fear, financial anxiety, and the influence of echo chambers prevented Peter from accepting life-saving interventions, even after he had initially sought help. The narrative highlights the devastating impact of medical polarization, where personal beliefs and internet-fueled skepticism override professional medical guidance, ultimately resulting in preventable loss within a fractured family.