Ep 11. Survival Instincts

Bull season 2 episode 11, titled Survival Instincts, follows Dr. Jason Bull and his team at TAC as they take on a case involving a survivalist, Walter Harper. Harper is being sued for accidentally shooting and killing a man during a standoff with the police. The team is tasked with proving that Harper's actions were the result of his survival instincts kicking in, rather than a premeditated act of violence.

The episode begins with Bull and his team meeting with their client, Walter Harper. Harper comes across as eccentric and paranoid, and he admits to stockpiling weapons and ammunition for years in preparation for the collapse of society. However, Harper insists that he never intended to harm anyone and only fired his weapon in self-defense. Bull and his team must navigate Harper's unique worldview and convince a jury that his actions were justified.

The team conducts several experiments to demonstrate how quickly a person's survival instincts can kick in, and how those instincts can override rational thought. They also interview Harper's neighbors and friends to build a case for his character and demonstrate that he is not a violent person.

As the trial moves forward, the team faces several challenges, including a witness who contradicts Harper's version of events and a jury that seems skeptical of his claims. However, Bull remains confident that they can win the case by appealing to the jurors' own survival instincts and convincing them that Harper's actions were reasonable given the circumstances.

The episode is filled with tension as the team works against the clock to prove their case before the jury reaches a verdict. Along the way, viewers get a glimpse into the world of survivalists and the extreme measures they take to prepare for the worst-case scenario.

At its core, Bull season 2 episode 11 is a study of human nature and the lengths that people will go to in order to protect themselves and their loved ones. It raises questions about the morality of violence and the role that survival instincts play in shaping our behavior. And ultimately, it leaves viewers with a greater appreciation for the complexities of the human psyche.