I only recently started watching. I most surprised and confused with Nate. He seems to be smart and in control, but seems like a complete moron to me.
He convinces Tyler to confess to assault, but even if he does, Nate is a foot taller than Tyler so his hand print would not be even close to matching the bruise. And he just got out of the hospital so he would not have the strength to make the bruise if even at all. And how did he get to the hospital?? He clearly could not get there on his own so he would need an ambulance. Maybe if he did not need a hospital it is believable. But if he needs a hospital, his apartment is a crime scene that would be investigated, even if he does not press charges and boy will the cops pressure him to, so much harder than Nate. They would have all the evidence like Nates finger prints all over like on his knives and bat and on Nate. (I cannot believe Nate did not use any gloves). And assault is better than rape, but the assault is because he had sex with Maddy so that would bring up any rape charges. And where are they as I believe age of consent is 17 unless with figures of authority. So Tyler really would not even be booked and be forced to tell the truth even with all the other statements.
And Jules, also really seems to believe Nate, but instead of covering his tracks prints pictures on his computer and puts it in a envelope which he may or may not give to Jules with all his finger prints. Wow. So who has child pornography?? Yes he is made to be smart, but I couldn't even dream of him being any dumber.
Obviously is seems Rue should figure everything out in the finale, but this is really bad. Almost ruining the show for me.
Sorry for ranting so much. I just binged the first 7 episodes and nothing with Nate is adding up. I only hope the finally fills in at least some of the gaps.