Ep 2. It's All Her Fault

After the explosive pilot episode, How To Get Away With Murder picks up the pace with episode 2 titled "It's All Her Fault." The episode opens with Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) facing the aftermath of her husband's infidelity, as her students grapple with the weight of the murder they committed.

The episode begins with a flashback to 48 hours earlier, with the students panicking over the news that the body they thought they had disposed of has been discovered. Wes (Alfred Enoch) is particularly on edge, fearing that the police will connect him to Rebecca (Katie Findlay), the girl he met the night of the murder. Meanwhile, the other students are trying to come up with a cover story to explain their whereabouts during the night in question.

Annalise, on the other hand, is simply trying to maintain a sense of normalcy amidst the chaos. She assigns her class the case of a woman accused of killing her husband. While the case seems straightforward at first, it quickly becomes apparent that there are more layers to it than meets the eye.

The episode delves deeper into the characters of each of the students, giving audiences a better understanding of their motivations and personalities. Connor (Jack Falahee) is still reeling from the guilt of the murder, and finds himself struggling to maintain his facade of indifference. Michaela (Aja Naomi King) is still fixated on the possibility of becoming Annalise's star pupil, but begins to feel like she's being overshadowed by her fellow students.

The case of the week provides a welcome distraction for Annalise, who is grappling with her own demons. She discovers that her husband Sam (Tom Verica) has slept with one of his students, and the revelation has left her reeling. She confides in her trusted associate Bonnie (Liza Weil), but even that isn't enough to assuage her anxiety.

As the trial of their client progresses, Annalise's students begin to realize that there is more to the case than meets the eye. They uncover evidence that suggests their client was coerced into confessing to the murder, and they work tirelessly to prove her innocence. Meanwhile, Wes finds himself drawn closer to Rebecca, who is still hiding secrets of her own.

The episode culminates in a tense courtroom showdown, with Annalise and her team cross-examining the prosecution's star witness. As the trial reaches its climax, it becomes apparent that the case is not as simple as it first appeared. The conclusion sets up the rest of the season, with multiple plot threads still left to be resolved.

Overall, "It's All Her Fault" is a strong follow-up to the explosive pilot episode. It continues to build on the show's strengths, namely its well-drawn characters and twisty plotlines. While the murder plotline is still the driving force of the show, the case-of-the-week format allows for deeper exploration of the characters and their motivations. With plenty of unresolved mysteries still lingering, How To Get Away With Murder is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.