Valley: [s5e12] The Uncanny

Unlike many of the show's more malicious killers, Samantha is portrayed with immense pathos.

The title refers to the psychological theory that human-like figures (like dolls or robots) become increasingly unsettling as they look more, but not perfectly, human. [S5E12] The Uncanny Valley

Samantha uses a wheelchair lift in her van to abduct victims. She dresses them in meticulously tailored chiffon clothes and even sews wigs directly into their scalps to ensure they perfectly match her lost dolls. The Heartbreak: Samantha’s Trauma Unlike many of the show's more malicious killers,

The episode features a notable performance by Jonathan Frakes (of Star Trek fame) as the predatory Dr. Malcolm, and a chillingly moving performance by Jennifer Hasty as Samantha. S5E12 - “The Uncanny Valley” but not perfectly