The camera holds on him as he walks to a closet, opens it, and begins photographing himself in women’s clothing and a homemade mask. The scene is silent except for the sound of his breathing and the camera shutter. He does not speak. He is calm, organized, alone.
At the hospital, Holden is physically unhurt but emotionally shattered. He insists on going home. Bill drives him. On the way, Bill tries to reassure him: “You did what you had to do.” Holden says nothing. The FBI launches a mandatory internal investigation into the shooting. Holden is placed on administrative leave pending review. He’s interviewed by an internal affairs agent, who is polite but probing. Holden gives a calm, precise account: the guard was unstable, had a history of mental illness, grabbed a loaded weapon, and refused to drop it. Holden fired once. No disciplinary action is expected, but the psychological toll is evident. Mindhunter - Season 1Eps10
Here’s a complete text summary of (titled “Episode 10” or sometimes “The Fall” in some references). The camera holds on him as he walks
Holden goes to the restroom. He stares at himself in the mirror. He begins to shake. His breathing becomes rapid and shallow. He tries to wash his hands, but his hands tremble uncontrollably. He collapses against the sink, sliding to the floor, hyperventilating. A full-blown panic attack. He is calm, organized, alone