Gwen Patterson

**Gwen Patterson** is a character in *The Society*.

## Overview

*In high school, Gwen was the girl you didn't want on your bad side. Not quite Queen Bee, but certainly a member of the royal court. In New Ham, her social status is more precarious. Though Gwen is prone to fits of anxiety that leave her vulnerable and isolated, her wit, humor, and hidden talents will help redefine her role in the new world.*

## Plot

### Season One

#### "Childhood's End"

Gwen is among the girls summoned by Cassandra and Allie to the town church for a meeting. She arrives with Kelly and they chat with Helena regarding the lack of feminine products at the drug store when the Pressman sisters arrive. She and the other girls listen to Cassandra talk about how things are out in control in town, especially with the boys doing as they please, referring to the mass looting the night before. Gwen interjects and feel that the "war on men" is a little to extreme, and comments on how no one wanted to date her in high school, to which she is told to "shut the fuck up" by Kelly. She remains silent for the duration of the meeting. Cassandra worries for their safety as women, and that they need to exert their power as women if they wish to bring law and order back to town. Gwen and the other girls nod their heads in agreement.

#### "Drop by Drop"

Gwen is among the kids to attend Cassandra's funeral. Afterwards, she and Olivia go to Lexie's house to criticize her for not attending the funeral. She and Olivia are unsuccessful in getting Lexie to come outside to hang with them and others, suggesting company would be good for her right now. That same day, she and Olivia abandon their kitchen duties, much to Will's disappointment. Instead, she hung out with Olivia and Erika playing "Fuck Marry Kill", when they begin discussing who the killer could be, and theorize possibly Sam or Harry.

#### "Putting on the Clothes"

Gwen is in bed when Clark returns from his guard duty shift and proceeds to have sex with him. During sex, Gwen recalls their first time, and how they had met up at the lake and how he was so gentle with her. Gwen is among the kids to attend Greg Dewey's trial at the town church. She is shocked when Greg makes a statement, insulting Cassandra, Allie and her "Black boyfriend", and the rest of the women in town.

#### "Allie's Rules"

Clark is sleeping on the floor in his room while Gwen sleeps in the bed when Marc knocks on their door to speak with him. He is woken up by Gwen and he quickly hides any signs of sleeping on the floor and crawls into bed with Gwen before allowing Marc to come in. Marc tells him that Jason and Shoe are downstairs to pick him up for his Guard shift. After Marc leaves, Clark tells Gwen that he doesn't want to keep pretending that they are a couple, having grown tired of the charde. Gwen scolds Clark and tells him that if they keep up the illusion of them being a couple, they get to keep their private room, bathroom, and TV, unlike those who are single and sleep in rooms with other people.

On Thanksgiving day, she helps decorate the church for the communal dinner, alongside Madison and Erika. She attends Helena's Thanksgiving services and cheers on the boys during the football game and later listens to Bean and Gordie's report as part of the Committee on Going Home. Afterwards, she attends the communal Thanksgiving dinner in the church.

#### "Poison"

Gwen is among the kids to enjoy the Thanksgiving dinner with the rest of the town. She also enjoys the show put on by the improv group, but grows uncomfortable and shocked with Lexie's tasteless portrayal of Cassandra. That night, Erika becomes sick due to the poisoned pie and Gwen assists her in the bathroom before bringing her to the hospital for help. After Erika becomes better, she and Gwen stop by Becca's bed to congratulate her and Sam for their pregnancy. As they walk away, Gwen tells Erika she thought Sam was gay, to which Erika replies that sexuality is fluid.

The next day at the town meeting, Gwen asks Allie what they are going to do, in regards to the poisoned pie that left several people sick. Allie replies that as a safety precaution, no homecooked food will be allowed in common areas, and also uses the meeting to announce the upcoming elections for mayor and town council.

## Appearances

### Season One

* "What Happened"
* "Our Town"
* "Childhood's End"
* "Drop by Drop"
* "Putting on the Clothes"
* "Like a F-ing God or Something"
* "Allie's Rules"
* "Poison"
* "New Names"
* "How it Happens"

## Trivia

* While this character was credited as **Gwen**, her last name was revealed on the list of names in New Ham as well as on the memorial plaque in West Ham.
* Gwen is set to attend Wesleyan University upon high school graduation.
* Gwen mentions meeting a boy named Seth while on a public service trip over spring break in Haiti and shows feelings for him. They were both set to attend the same university as each other, much to her excitement.
* As of the second season, Olivia Nikkanen has been upgraded to a series regular after recurring appearances.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a27428765/the-society-season-2-release-date-cast-plot-trailer/