Ep 4. Trial and Terror

In season 3, episode 4 of Mr. Mercedes, titled "Trial and Terror," tensions continue to rise as the trial for Lou Linklatter's murder begins. Brady Hartsfield, the notorious "Mr. Mercedes," is still in a vegetative state in the hospital, but that doesn't stop him from continuing to wreak havoc on those around him.

Meanwhile, Detective Bill Hodges and his team are doing everything they can to prove that Brady was responsible for Lou's death. The prosecution's case relies heavily on circumstantial evidence, but Hodges and his team believe they've found a major breakthrough when they discover a witness who they believe can testify to seeing Brady near the scene of the crime.

As the trial progresses, tensions in the courtroom reach a boiling point. Both the defense and the prosecution pull out all the stops in an attempt to sway the jury, and the stakes couldn't be higher. For the prosecution, securing a guilty verdict is not only a matter of justice for Lou Linklatter, but it also has the potential to link Brady to a string of other murders in the area.

For Hodges and his team, the trial is also personal. They're determined to prove that Brady was responsible for the deaths of several people, including Hodges' former partner, Pete. Meanwhile, Brady's mother, Deborah, is struggling to come to terms with her son's actions and the possibility that he may never wake up.

As the trial reaches its climax, all of the characters are forced to confront their own demons. For Hodges, it's the guilt he feels over not being able to save Pete. For Deborah, it's the realization that she may never truly know her son. And for Brady...well, Brady has his own demons to confront. Even in his comatose state, he continues to manipulate those around him, and it's clear that he's not done causing chaos and destruction.

As the episode comes to a close, the jury delivers its verdict, and the outcome is sure to have major consequences for all involved. With tension and suspense at an all-time high, "Trial and Terror" is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what's to come in the rest of the season.