‘Switched at Birth’ season 3, episode 17 preview: Moving past Gilles Marini shock

Tonight’s “Switched at Birth” episode was obviously incredibly emotional, and it is one that is going to completely shake up the entire foundation of the show. Without Angelo in the series anymore, many of the characters aren’t going to feel the same way. They will struggle to cope and recover from it, while also realizing that there is still life and so many other things that they have to deal with.

So next week, the show has to get back in and tell some more stories, in addition to remembering a man who has impacted a majority of the show’s run so far. The episode has a strange title in “Girl with Death Mask (She Plays Alone),” and the fact that death is even mentioned in here for the time being is very surprising.

To get some further scoop now in terms of what you can expect, our suggestion is simple: Read the official synopsis below:

“When John starts feeling a sense of built-up anxiety in Bay and Daphne, he suggests that a trip to Chicago to find Bay’s second cousin is a perfect opportunity for her to become more in touch with her roots and give Daphne a chance to tour prospective colleges. But the trip goes south when Daphne uses the opportunity to act out, and Bay discovers alarming news about Angelo’s family past. 

“Meanwhile, Kathryn tries to kindle a spark between two love-seeking candidates looking for something missing in their lives.”

Clearly, there is going to be quite a bit going on here. While we want to see the show move forward, at the same time we hope there is a little time spent remembering what has just happened.

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