Ep 20. Legacy

Emily Thorne's (Emily VanCamp) plot for revenge against the Grayson family is reaching new heights in season 1 episode 20 of Revenge, entitled "Legacy." In this episode, Emily must navigate through her complicated web of lies as she seeks to expose the truth about her father's wrongful conviction and death.

At the start of the episode, Emily is still reeling from the news that her mother is alive and in hiding. She is conflicted about what to do with this information, as it could either be a valuable asset in her plan for revenge or a dangerous liability. Meanwhile, Victoria Grayson (Madeleine Stowe) is still recovering from the car accident that claimed the life of her unborn child. She is struggling to come to terms with her grief and is determined to find out who was behind the accident.

As Emily works on gathering evidence against the Graysons, she begins to see that her actions have far-reaching consequences. Her lies have put innocent people in danger and she begins to question whether her quest for revenge is worth the price. At an event honoring her father's legacy, Emily is confronted by the harsh reality of her situation when she sees her former mentor, Satoshi Takeda (Hiroyuki Sanada), who warns her that she is getting tangled in a web that she may never be able to get out of.

Meanwhile, Daniel Grayson (Josh Bowman) is struggling to come to terms with his own family's legacy. In the wake of the accident, he begins to see that his family's wealth and power may have come at a great cost. He begins to question whether his father, Conrad Grayson (Henry Czerny), is responsible for the accident and starts digging into his family's past to uncover the truth.

As tensions rise between Emily and the Graysons, Emily is forced to confront her own demons and the complexities of her plan for revenge. She is still determined to take down the Graysons, but she begins to realize that she may not be able to do it alone. In a shocking twist, she reaches out to Amanda Clarke (Margarita Levieva), the girl she framed for a crime she didn't commit years earlier, and asks for her help in bringing down the Graysons.

The episode ends with Emily and Amanda working together on their plan for revenge. They have formed an unlikely alliance and are determined to see it through to the end. As Emily reflects on her father's legacy and the sacrifices he made for her, she knows that she must continue to fight for justice, even if it means putting her own life on the line.

"Legacy" is a powerful episode of Revenge that delves deeper into the complicated relationships between the show's characters. It touches on themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the consequences of our actions. As the season approaches its finale, viewers are left on the edge of their seats, wondering what Emily's next move will be and what the future holds for the Grayson family.