[s1e7] Iron River, Mi Info

: Lauren encounters a "crooked old woman" (a witch) in the woods who offers a trade: a daughter for a daughter. This supernatural encounter symbolizes Lauren's choice to abandon her friend to secure a better life for herself. Themes and Symbolism

: In the decade that follows, Lauren effectively "takes over" Elena's life. She marries Elena’s former boyfriend, Pete, and is "adopted" by Elena's grieving mother, Rebecca, who provides the maternal love Lauren never received from her own abusive mother. The Twist: Perspective and Truth

The episode is structured around varying versions of what happened in the woods, forcing the audience to question Lauren’s innocence.