8.358 minSeason 1 • Episode 7
LatestDespite Don’s concerns about her mental clarity, Candy testifies that she feared for her life. As they await the verdict, Pat tells Candy their lives will never be the same.
Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples — enjoy their small town Texas life... until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
Acting
Olsen's smile that doesn't reach her eyes. Terrifying.
Writing
Kelley makes church gossip feel like Shakespearean tragedy.
Production
The suffocating pastels of suburban Texas optimism.
Creator
David E. Kelley
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Candy Montgomery became a mental health counselor after acquittal—reportedly treating patients with trauma. You cannot make this up.
This case invented the 'too perfect housewife snaps' true crime template later exploited by endless documentaries. Olsen's performance reclaims the genre from parody.
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