Ep 4. She Knows

In Big Little Lies season 2 episode 4, titled She Knows, the tension between the Monterey Five continues to mount as each character struggles with their own secrets and lies. Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) is dealing with the aftermath of her affair with the theater director, while Celeste (Nicole Kidman) grapples with the reality of her abusive relationship with Perry (Alexander Skarsgård). Meanwhile, Bonnie (Zoë Kravitz) is still struggling to keep her own involvement in Perry's death a secret, and Jane (Shailene Woodley) is determined to uncover the truth about her own past.

As the episode begins, the women are all dealing with the fallout from the fundraising party that ended in Perry's death. Bonnie is particularly shaken, and begins to have recurring nightmares about what happened on the night of the party. Meanwhile, Madeline is dealing with her own guilt over her affair, and struggles to keep her emotions in check around her husband Ed (Adam Scott).

As tensions continue to mount, the Monterey Five find themselves at odds with one another once again. This time, it's Renata (Laura Dern) who is determined to uncover the truth about Perry's death, and begins to question each of the women individually. In particular, she targets Jane, hoping to uncover any information that might incriminate her.

As Jane faces Renata's intense questioning, she begins to unravel the truth about her own past. With the help of Corey (Douglas Smith), a new love interest, she begins to piece together the events that led to her son's conception. Meanwhile, Celeste struggles to come to terms with Perry's abuse, and begins to see a therapist to help her cope with the trauma.

As the episode comes to a close, the Monterey Five are more divided than ever. With Renata determined to uncover the truth, and each woman struggling to keep their own secrets hidden, it seems that the truth about Perry's death may finally be revealed. But at what cost? As tensions continue to mount, and the women begin to turn on one another, it becomes clear that the consequences of their actions may be even more severe than they ever could have imagined.

Overall, Big Little Lies season 2 episode 4 is a tense and gripping installment in the series, as the women of Monterey continue to grapple with their own secrets and lies. With strong performances from all of the main cast members, and a compelling storyline that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, this episode is sure to leave viewers eager for more.