Ep 3. The Unusual Suspect

Liza Miller is back at Empirical Publishing and gearing up for her new role as publisher. But with Charles still on extended paternity leave, there's a power vacuum at the top and no one is quite sure who's in charge. Liza, Diana, and Kelsey all have ideas about how to run things, but tension is high and everyone seems to be stepping on each other's toes.

When a new author, Mona, comes in for a meeting, things get even more complicated. Mona is a self-proclaimed feminist with a strong message and Liza is eager to sign her. But Kelsey isn't so sure – she worries that Mona's message could be too divisive and exclusive, potentially turning off readers.

As Liza and Kelsey debate, they become aware of strange things happening around the office – missing files, broken printers, and strange messages on desktop backgrounds. Diana is convinced it's Charles pulling some kind of prank from home, but Liza isn't so sure.

Things come to a head when a crucial manuscript goes missing and suspicion falls on Mona. Liza and Kelsey team up to investigate, determined to find the culprit and clear Mona's name. But as they dig deeper, they realize that everyone at Empirical has a motive for sabotage, and no one can be trusted.

In the end, the truth is revealed in a surprising twist, and Liza is forced to confront some hard truths about her own priorities and values. Meanwhile, Diana takes charge in Charles' absence, but she quickly realizes that being in charge isn't as easy as it looks.

The Unusual Suspect is a tense and thrilling episode that showcases the complex dynamics of a workplace under pressure. With strong performances from the cast and a propulsive storyline, it's a standout chapter in an already compelling season. Fans of Younger won't want to miss it.