Ep 5. There's No Crying in Murder
- TVMA
- September 11, 2019
- 51 min
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8.1 (791)
In Why Women Kill season 1 episode 5, titled "There's No Crying in Murder," we dive deeper into the lives of the three main female characters: Beth Ann, Taylor, and Simone. Beth Ann is still trying to come to terms with her husband's affair and the shocking revelation that he may have fathered a child with his mistress. Taylor is struggling to balance her newfound success as a writer with her relationship with her husband, who feels emasculated by her success. And Simone, who has always been the cool, composed one, starts to unravel as her marriage falls apart.
The episode begins with Beth Ann attending a support group for cheated-on spouses, where she meets a fellow member who helps her realize that she deserves better than what her husband has to offer. Meanwhile, Taylor receives a prestigious literary award but is faced with the harsh realization that her husband cannot handle her success. She turns to her friend Eli for support, and the two end up in a compromising position.
Simone, on the other hand, is navigating a messy divorce and trying to protect her daughter from the fallout. She hires a private investigator to dig up dirt on her ex-husband, but instead, she discovers a shocking truth about her own past.
As the episode progresses, tensions escalate and each woman is forced to confront her own flaws and weaknesses. Beth Ann must decide if she is willing to forgive her husband or if it's time to move on. Taylor needs to figure out how to balance her career and her marriage. And Simone must come to terms with her own mistakes and take responsibility for her actions.
"There's No Crying in Murder" is a riveting episode that explores the complexities of female relationships and the challenges that women face in a patriarchal society. It's a powerful reminder that women are capable of so much more than society often gives them credit for, and that we should never underestimate the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity.