Bull (2016–…): Season 1, Episode 3 - Unambiguous - full transcript

I'm Dr. Jason Bull.
I'm not a lawyer.

I'm an expert in what's
called trial science.

I study the jury's
behavioral patterns.

I know what they're
thinking before they do.

Everything my team learns
gets plugged into a matrix,

which allows us to
assemble a mirror jury

that is scary in its
predictive efficiency.

The verdict you
get depends on me.

And that's no bull.

Welcome to Open &
Shut with Ellen Huff,

a true crime podcast
investigating the unsolved murder



of college athlete Mike Tasker,

considered a golden boy for
Hudson University's basketball team.

Three years ago, Mike was
found shot to death in Central Park,

the apparent victim
of a robbery gone bad.

With no leads since the
murder, the case had gone cold,

that is, until earlier this year Open
& Shut unearthed a rape allegation

from another college
student named Reese Burton

that the police
knew nothing about.

Three years ago, she filed
an anonymous complaint

accusing Mike of sexually
assaulting her on campus.

The next week, Reese bought
a gun, began stalking Mike,

and the following week
she threatened him.

That was the
night he was killed.

All of this was unknown
until my investigation began.



Three years later, Reese's DNA has
been placed at the scene of the murder,

a damning piece of evidence that will
most certainly land Reese behind bars.

You are listening to Open
& Shut with Ellen Huff.

The news media has gone wild

over the sensational
new podcast Open & Shut.

If the cops arrest you,
you're guilty of something.

I love being a part of something
everyone's talking about.

It makes me feel connected.

Sad to say, a good story
spreads faster than the truth.

Doesn't matter
if you really did it.

All that matters is that
people think you did it.

You don't look like a
lawyer from legal aid.

Technically I'm a psychologist.

I'm... Dr. Jason Bull.

- Are you analyzing me?
- Yes. But that's not why I'm here.

I'm here because you
need help, a lot of help,

not the kind of help you're
gonna get from legal aid.

Trial Analysis Corporation?
How do you help with trials?

I change people's minds for
a living, especially the jury's.

- Have you heard the podcast?
- No. It's not really my thing.

I don't believe in Open & Shut,

especially when it's made
to entertain 25 million people.

I wanna hear you
tell me the story.

Right.

Last time a stranger approached
me and asked for my story, well...

Ellen Huff sandbagged me

and twisted everything I
said to make me into a killer.

So you can't blame me
if my trust is wearing thin.

OK.

I understand. Enjoy prison.
It was nice to meet you.

Wait. Where are you going?

Well, I thought we were through.

Why do you think I'm innocent?

Because rape survivors
react in different ways,

and rage is one of those.

Enough rage to kill their
perpetrator? Absolutely.

But that's not how you reacted.

The way you reacted... you
can't fake that kind of pain.

Why don't you tell me why
this podcast is full of crap?

I met Mike at
this Phi Delt party.

He walked me home.

He asked to use the bathroom.

I was so naive.

Then the next day, I reported
it to the administration. I...

They said they
would look into it.

But the Hudson University basketball
team made it into the finals that year.

Ah. And they were gonna
protect their star player.

Didn't matter. A few weeks later Mike
was dead and that was the end of it.

I got a job, made new
friends, put it behind me.

And then three years later Ellen Huff
uncovers your complaint against Mike?

Yeah, this claim that
I filed anonymously.

'Cause I didn't want to forever
be that girl, that girl that was raped.

After Ellen outed me, the
police reopened the case.

They said that my hair
matched a hair on Mike's jacket,

and, boom, my
world is upside down.

But Ellen twisted all the facts.

What about this hair on the
jacket that's a perfect DNA match?

That makes sense.

The night Mike was killed, he
was wearing the same jacket

as the night he wore when he...

you know.

I didn't kill Mike.

I believe you.

Can you get me out of here?

I take it this case is pro bono.

Which is why you need to try it.

I think that's a compliment.
But you have heard the podcast?

I will as soon as we've
done our research.

- And I know she was a victim.
- She's still a victim, a second time.

We're trying this case, Benny.

OK. Good. Good.

I've been eager to step back
in the ring with the DA's office.

I wonder who I get
to knock gloves with.

Amanda. Did you know she
was prosecuting this case?

- Benny.
- Amanda. What a surprise.

I heard you were working
with your brother-in-law.

- Ex-brother-in-law. Dr. Jason Bull.
- Your reputation precedes you.

So... how have you been?

Busy. I didn't realize
you were still trying cases.

I was fired. I didn't die.

That's not what I meant. Anyways,
you shouldn't take this to trial.

- That's open and shut.
- All rise.

The Superior Court of
New York is now in session.

State versus Reese Burton.

Case number 0255348.

How do you plead?

Not guilty, Your Honor.

Reese, it's a good sign
the judge granted bail.

Chin up, back straight. Don't smile,
don't frown, don't look at anyone.

You're not guilty. There's
nothing to be ashamed of.

Reese, do you
expect a fair trial?

- I can't catch my breath.
- OK. Taxi!

Hey, reporters, media!
Have we got a show for you!

Whoa!

So gather round,
ladies and gentlemen!

Whatever you're peddling, we
here, we got a great show for you.

Now, I know you don't wanna
spend the whole day talking to people

that you really
don't wanna talk to.

Are we on The Amazing Race?
'Cause I left my running heels at home.

Right. I just wanna get back to
TAC and start testing this case.

- Look, if this is about Amanda...
- No way.

Are you accusing me of fast walking
to avoid talking about Amanda?

Defensive much?

- How did you guys end it?
- Not well. You know?

I didn't plan to
quit the DA's office,

but there I was in
front of two reporters,

about to get a conviction on
a man I knew was innocent.

I just... I couldn't do it.

You're the Jerry Maguire of
the American judicial system.

Yeah, well, I guess I thought Amanda
was gonna be my Renée Zellweger,

that she'd come
with me when I left.

Her loss, our gain.

Don't sweat the mock trial, OK?
It's all just part of the process.

I'm not worried.

I just don't like the idea of
having more strangers judging me.

I can't imagine why.

So, certain tonal frequencies

are known to have a measurable
effect on brain function,

and I wrote this app that creates
music to help you relax, focus...

It helps me to block
out distractions,

namely, Dr. Bull.

I like it. It's not exactly
Tin Lizard, but it's cool.

You're into the Lizard?

They're awesome.

OK, well, I might have info that
they're playing a super-secret show

and you should totally come.

Yeah, yeah. I just
might have plans.

- You know, like jail.
- Have faith.

Dr. Bull might be generationally
challenged, but he's the best.

Where is Dr. Bull?

Prosecuting your case right how.

The week after she
filed an assault claim,

Reese went out and
purchased a 9mm handgun.

And two weeks later, she
got her chance to use it.

She followed Mike to a
concert in Central Park.

She threatened to shoot him

and hours later Mike
Tasker was shot to death.

Bull would've made
a hell of a prosecutor.

Huh. Never seen a
trend line spike so fast.

I mean, 70's a problem.
80's intent to convict.

90's burn her at the stake.

- She's guilty.
- I agree.

Who heard her making the threat?
I mean, did that really happen?

It was Mike's friend,
Rob McKellen.

They're bringing things
up from the podcast.

I thought we put together
people who hadn't heard it.

I did, and we instructed
them not to listen to it.

What... These two were
downloading the podcast during lunch?

As soon as they
left the building.

It's wet paint. They
can't help but touch it.

It's corrupted every
member of the jury.

We need to sequester the jury.

Judge Rand has denied 22
requests for sequesters out of 22,

citing a waste of
taxpayer dollars.

Well, the podcast
is already out there.

It's been field-tested
by 25 million people.

If Amanda follows Ellen's
narrative, she'll get a conviction.

Or we replace Ellen's
story with a better one.

I'm listening.

Let me tell you a little story
about an incompetent journalist.

She takes a rape victim and
falsely accuses her of murder.

It's time to put Ellen on trial. We
are going to dismantle her podcast.

Reese Burton and her defense
team have subpoenaed my files

in a desperate attempt to
distract the jury from a guilty client.

Miss Huff, will you be sharing
your information with the court?

Freedom of the press is one of
our most sacred constitutional rights.

Woodward and Bernstein, Daniel
Ellsberg. I too protect my sources.

But aren't those journalists

from some of the greatest news
organizations in the country?

Sadly, those dinosaurs
are no longer relevant.

Today citizen journalists fulfill the
important work of the fourth estate,

and I'll go to jail before compromising
the integrity of my podcast.

And the cell door closes on
Open & Shut with Ellen Huff.

We don't have to worry about
her releasing any more episodes

as long as she's in jail.

So, you're a reporter now.

I'm a citizen journalist. I
have a blog. Check it out.

Yeah, we write about
anything and everything

having to do with Reese's case.

With Ellen in jail, we
can control the narrative,

so, Cable, why don't you
go behind Instagram on Mike,

see what social
media has to say?

We have a jury pool list yet?

70 have daughters. 82 have sons.

People with daughters
should be on our side.

Let's build a full motivational matrix
of every possible juror's thoughts

on Mike, Reese, rape on
campus and college basketball.

Which jurors have abuse
in their background?

I'm still investigating,
but it's a lot.

I mean, statistically
one in four.

So, Danny, let's dig
into the witness list.

We need alternative
theories, unfollowed leads.

Our case hinges on finding
the facts that Ellen ignored.

On it.

How'd you know she'd put herself in
jail if we subpoenaed her raw interviews?

Well, the podcast
gave her notoriety, but...

Oh.

Falling on the sword gave
her what she really wanted.

Legitimacy.

How much time you
think we've bought?

Well, as long as Ellen's integrity'll
hold up against the county jail food.

Two days max.

Reese, you're going to
appear in front of the jury today.

What you wear in court is
as important as what you say.

You're wearing...

I don't know what you're wearing,
but it's at least three sizes too big.

They're comfortable.

That's not comfort,
Mama. That's camouflage.

If you hide in front
of the jury in all that,

they're gonna think you
have something to hide.

Silk. It softens the look.

- And I'm sewing your pockets shut.
- Why?

Look, your hands
are in your pockets.

People automatically
think you're being dishonest

when they can't see your hands.

- How are we doing?
- Is it too late to run?

I usually advise my clients to
run before they get arrested.

Um...

Dr. Bull, this is, um...

- This is getting a little too real.
- Reese, it's OK.

You're having a panic
attack. Come sit down.

Just repeat after me, OK?

One, two, three,
seven, eight, four, two.

What?

One, two, three,
seven, nine, eleven, six.

One, two, three, nine...

One, two, three,

seven, nine, eleven...

six.

How did you do that?

The mind can't freak out and
count numbers out of order.

How long you been
having these panic attacks?

Ever since... Mike.

I, um... I usually just go
running and it calms me down.

Well, when this is over,

you're gonna go running
whenever you want,

not because you have to.

Which do you prefer?

Still life with fruit or
this abstract painting?

Your Honor, we're trying to
hold a voir dire session here,

not an auction at Sotheby's.

I prefer neither, Mr. Colón.

Understood, Your Honor, but I do
have the right to ask the question.

Not for long. Proceed.

Uh, definitely the fruit. I like
to know what I'm looking at.

What are we doing with art
and fruit? How does this help?

People who like abstract paintings
are open to new ideas, new stories.

We just don't wanna let the other
side know what we're fishing for.

How many of you
prefer the fruit?

OK. Jurors number four, seven and
twelve, move to strike, Your Honor.

What should the
penalty be for rape?

Prison. Five years minimum.

- He has a daughter.
- Granddaughters. Twin teenagers.

- He dotes on him.
- He's in.

Tell me about this
ray of sunshine, Tom.

64. Divorced. Three times.

We did a motivational
matrix on Tom.

Yeah, Bull, he uses very
aggressive language when he's online.

- Who's next if we bounce him?
- Uh, Wade Macklin, 32.

Unmarried. Uh,
professional organizer.

Well, I like the
sweater and the scruff.

But he puts things
in boxes for a living.

We only have one strike left.

Hmm.

OK. Does Wade have a pet?

Labradoodle. He had
back surgery last year.

- Cost Wade a whopping six grand.
- So cute.

Oh, Wade.

He may be rigid,
but he has a heart.

He loves his dog.

The defense would like to thank
this juror for his time and service.

Move to strike, Your Honor.

- I'm 32 years old.
- I'm 32 years old.

- I lived in Paris for two years.
- I lived in Paris for two years.

- I'm an artist.
- I'm an artist.

- I work on Wall Street.
- I work on Wall Street.

We managed to assemble a mirror jury
that makes me tingly in its perfection.

Their demographics line
up 82% with the actual jury.

How's the initial polling?

Three on the fence. Nine
strongly in favor of conviction.

Doesn't sound like
perfection if you're Reese.

Exactly as predicted, given
the court of public opinion.

At least these are the type open to
considering an alternate narrative.

Cable, what did you find on Mike
that the jury has not heard yet?

A lot, starting with the
fact that Hudson University

had dozens of unreported
sexual assault claims,

and none of them
ended in criminal charges.

The story about sexual
assault on the Hudson campus

that was in the New York Ledger
today, is that a coincidence?

Ellen doesn't have a
monopoly on exposés.

Let's make sure
it links to our blog,

though it doesn't help enough
with our case against Ellen.

No, but... this does.

Another Jane Doe filed an assault
charge against Mike on campus

that same semester.

How could Ellen
have missed that?

Well, either she didn't do her
homework or it didn't fit her narrative.

- Let's find out who this Jane Doe is.
- I've got this one.

What if it was Mike's
girlfriend, Gina Stefano?

In the podcast, she said
they were soul mates.

But if so, their souls bonded
over their hot tempers.

Apparently these
two fought constantly.

She's the prosecution's next
witness. Benny, let's prepare a cross.

Mike's former
teammates and coach.

When did you first learn
about Mike and Reese?

We were on a break when he had
this drunken hookup with Reese.

- And that didn't upset you?
- No. Mike told me everything.

They're here for the
prosecution. Amanda's good.

I can see why you
had a thing for her.

Reese became obsessed
with him, started stalking him.

If I had known that she bought a
gun, I would've told the police back then.

Right on script. That's
the podcast verbatim.

Nothing further.

Miss Stefano, did you
and Mike Tasker ever fight?

Sure. Every couple does.

One friend reported that you
often threw dishes at each other.

OK, not often. Mike
could get out of line.

Every once in a while
I had to pop him one.

We were both very passionate.

So passionate that you filed
an assault claim against him,

under a Jane
Doe, is that correct?

Objection. Relevance. Your Honor,
the deceased is not on trial here.

- I'll allow it.
- Look, I was just mad at him, OK?

And I dropped it,
like, a week later.

We were both under a lot of pressure
and things got heated, and that's all.

So you, a self-described
hothead, you were angry?

- Sure.
- And under pressure.

- Yeah.
- Did you kill Mike Tasker?

- Objection.
- Sustained.

Did you ever tell Ellen Huff about
your turbulent relationship with Mike?

She never asked.

So Ellen Huff was not
interested in the truth.

She never asked.

Just picked up
Aaron and Claudia.

Claudia read the
Ledger's rape story

and is convinced that Ellen
did a poor job reporting the facts.

I take it you hacked her computer
and planted your news story.

It wasn't very secure.

OK, Amanda's next
witness up is Rob McKellen.

Fraternity brother
and Mike's best friend.

What's all this about pedicures?

Chunk!

Back in college,
he and Mike Tasker

traded a bunch of emails back
and forth scheduling pedicures.

Pedis. Any of your
teammates get pedis?

Pedicures?

Who are we talking
about, these guys?

No. Not these guys. I'm
thinking pedis is code.

- You ever get a pedicure, Mr. McKellen?
- Objection. Relevance.

I'm curious.

- What? No, I...
- No?

Then how do you explain
these email exchanges

between you and Mike Tasker
discussing your pedicures?

What are you talking about?

They're in evidence, Mr. McKellen.
Subpoenaed by the state.

See, you need an eye for
detail to spot the significance.

The prosecution didn't
notice that you used "pedicure"

as code for PEDs, did they?

Did you and Mike Tasker ever
use performance-enhancing drugs,

also known as steroids?

- Can I plead the Fifth, Your Honor?
- You may, Mr. McKellen.

Podcast made Rob look like a
Boy Scout. Should've known better.

I like this attorney.
He does his homework.

Rob looks like my
broker. I hate my broker.

Are you aware that steroids
can make people aggressive?

I've heard that,
but I plead the Fifth.

- You have a gun collection?
- So what?

Including three 9mm sidearms?

Have they been checked
for the ballistics in this case?

I'm not on trial here. She is.

Yeah, because of
what you told Ellen Huff.

- Objection.
- Withdrawn.

Mr. McKellen, you
were the last person

to see Mike alive that
night, weren't you?

Whatever.

Whatever.

Quite a job you did on Rob.

He went up as a witness for the
prosecution, came down a suspect.

At least according
to Ethel and Sydney.

And yet Wade is even more
convinced that Reese killed Mike Tasker.

Oy. How is that even possible?

It's called "backfire effect."

When someone like
Wade locks into a story,

even when they're shown
evidence to the contrary,

they dig their
heels in even more.

So the only narrative
Wade trusts is Ellen's.

Fact that she's in jail only
further confirms her integrity.

Then it's time to break her out
of jail. I'm gonna go play reporter.

Danny, you know how much
trouble I could get in for this?

You are a patriot and my
favorite SoulCycle partner.

You're lucky I can't stand
Ellen. She thinks she's in a hotel.

I had no idea jail would be
such a boon for the podcast.

Another 100,000
downloads in two days.

I've had three publishers approach
me about a book. This is a dream.

That's taken completely out of
context. How did you get that?

It's just... Hold on a
second. I gotta put this...

This is new, so I
gotta put this in here,

and then it goes to record
and I gotta press that.

OK. Thanks.

Um, so why did you say that?

I recognize you from the press
conference. Who do you work for?

I work for a lot of people.

This is a popular blog
that follows the trial

and, I gotta say, the argument
for the defense has a lot of merit.

- Everything I wrote was true.
- Yeah, of course.

But, I mean, it's pretty clear you
left out a few key details, right?

Like, um... Gina and Mike
and their turbulent relationship

kind of gives Gina motive.

Well, she didn't buy a gun.

But Rob had a gun collection
and he was dealing steroids.

All the top players in
their team did steroids.

Really? When'd
you find that out?

- And why didn't you report that?
- It's not relevant.

So you just... you just
decide which facts are relevant

and then you deliberately
leave out other ones?

No, you've got the
story completely wrong.

No, I got my story.
Good, all right, listen.

My editors are all over
me to file this story.

Wait. What are you gonna print?

That you only care
about your podcast ratings

and that you gotta have information
suggesting Gina and Rob are suspects

and that's why you haven't
released your files to the court.

But I am releasing
my files to the court.

When did that happen?

Just now.

OK. Uh...

So, you're trying
to kill my story.

OK, here's the deal.

No more press conferences
and no more podcasts

until after the trial is over.

Deal.

And I get access to the files.

Ugh.

I'm a big fan, by the
way. All right, thanks.

Oh!

That was terrible.

Darts are pure
chance, my friend.

- Uh-huh.
- Here we go.

Oh, Amanda, what
are you doing here?

Oh, that's better.
Look at that. Magic.

How far in advance did you know
Amanda was prosecuting the case?

How long you been
missing Amanda?

What? Come on,
man. I'm over her.

You haven't seriously dated
anyone since you guys broke up.

It's because I haven't found
anyone I liked. I'm picky.

- Huh.
- Like other dart players I know.

Ah. Check you out.

Stage managing my life with
Amanda. Pouring your life into Reese's.

You ever gonna get
serious with a woman again?

Whatever.

Now we have Ellen
Huff live just moments...

Oh, there's Ellen.

- Right.
- No, really.

I have decided to share research
from my investigation with the courts

so long as they
protect my sources.

And I promise you the truth is in
there. I'll keep you posted. Excuse me.

I told her no press conferences.

Technically it's not.

They were waiting for
her at her apartment.

Are you her lawyer now?

All right, let's finish
these drinks and go say hi.

- What's going on here?
- Hold up there.

It's all right,
Officer. I know 'em.

- Let 'em through.
- Thanks, Detective.

What happened?

Looks like gravity.

Forced entry, signs of a
struggle. Ellen was pushed.

We need your client at
the precinct for questioning.

- Hey. You're fast.
- How did you find me?

Figured you needed to go for a run
after you heard about Ellen's death.

Are the police looking for me?

You have about an hour.

I'm sorry. I... I had to
get out of my apartment.

I, uh... I couldn't breathe.

- I... I... saw my photo on the news.
- Hey, hey, look at me.

Look at me for a second.

Come here, come here.

Come here. It's OK.
Let's count, all right?

Remember? Say it.

Seven, eight, nine, eleven, one.

Do it. Look at me, look at me.

- Seven, eight, nine, eleven, one.
- Seven, eight, nine...

You're OK.

I told you.

You're OK.

You've been running since
your senior year in college.

And I have some news for you.

What happened to
you isn't gonna change.

- But you can't let it define you.
- You don't know what it's like!

No, I don't know exactly what
it's like for you. How could I?

But I do know what
it's like to be trapped

and helpless and afraid

and too young to be able
to do anything about it.

Is that why you do what you do?

Why you're out here in
the middle of the night?

Is that why you
decided to help me?

Well...

Understanding why people
do the things they do...

is really just
understanding yourself,

and once you do that, you
don't have to run anymore.

Not from panic, not
from whatever happened.

We're gonna win.

OK.

You see, this is
time-stamped video footage

showing Reese entering
her own apartment building

at the time of Ellen's death.

What's your email?
I'll send it to you.

- She could've left another way.
- Yeah, maybe she has a jetpack.

The detective cleared my client.

Don't go far. We have
court in the morning.

Amanda, clearly the real killer
saw Ellen's press conference

and got to her before she
could reveal his identity.

You are free to bring
that theory up at trial.

I know what Benny would do
if he was still in the DA's office.

He would drop the case
and go after the real killer.

We still have a
subpoena for Ellen's files.

They're now in evidence
for Ellen's murder.

In which my client was
called in for questioning.

You're not trying to keep the files
from me, are you? Come on, Amanda.

I know you wouldn't willfully
engage in prosecutorial misconduct.

Benny, have at it. You can take
this by evidence on your way out.

But you can't keep assuming
all your clients are innocent.

All?

I had a 93% conviction rate
when I worked for the DA's office.

One person, one
innocent person...

Forget it.

- There's a reason why I quit.
- You didn't quit. You were fired.

I quit when I realized
I worked for a place

that cared more about getting
convictions than having them.

I'll see you in court.

Cable.

Have you convinced the public

that Reese was not
involved in Ellen's death yet?

Making progress. A couple of
news outlets picked up my story.

What story?

"Sources report Reese has been
cleared and has an ironclad alibi,

therefore the real killer
may have killed Ellen

before she could reveal
his or her true identity."

"The police are investigating
other suspects at this time."

Throw suspicion on someone
other than Reese. Genius.

And it might even be true.

Good use of media
to control the story.

And here's the kicker.

Two naughty, naughty jurors
clicked through to our blog

and read the article.

It's nice work. That'll filter down
to the rest of the jury by dinner.

You know, if hacking
doesn't pan out for you,

I think you have a career
as a shoddy journalist.

- Thank you.
- In the best way.

That means a lot.

Danny, you find
anything in Ellen's file?

No, not yet. This woman recorded
hundreds of hours of interviews.

If we don't get anything from
Ellen, you think Wade will cave?

No. We'll get a hung jury.

That may not be a bad thing.

The DA's not gonna
wanna retry this case.

Yeah, I understand, Benny,
but anything short of not guilty

and Reese has to
live the rest of her life

knowing the cops could come knocking
on the door and arrest her for murder.

But it's not like we're gonna
put Reese on the stand... are we?

Without Ellen, Reese is
the best witness we have

and the only one who
might influence Wade,

not to mention... it's a
story Reese needs to tell.

It's one thing for Reese
to have a panic attack

while sitting at a table where
she can count to herself.

- On the witness stand...
- Amanda will destroy her.

Make her look guilty
when she freezes.

That's what I'm counting on.

If I say the wrong
thing up there,

they'll put me away
for the rest of my life.

That's why we're
here. To practice.

Now, I'm gonna play the
role of the prosecution.

Ms. Burton, two weeks
before Mike Tasker's murder...

You bought a 9mm handgun,
didn't you? Yes or no?

Amanda's gonna try and
limit your answers to yes or no,

but you have the right
to explain yourself.

Yes, because I was
frightened for my life.

She's very good at restating what
you said, but in her words and not yours.

Correct her.

Frightened? And like everyone,
you had a choice, fight or flight.

You chose fight, threatened him.

No, I threatened him
to stay away from me.

You threatened to
kill him with your gun.

Objection. Badgering
the witness.

If you're not done with
an answer, you say...

I wasn't finished.

Amanda knows you
have panic attacks.

She's gonna try and
elicit one on the stand.

And when she does,
you will be ready.

- Mike sexually assaulted you.
- Yes.

- You reported it to the university.
- Yes.

- And they dragged their heels.
- Yes, but that was something...

- And you were furious about that.
- Of course I was.

- You kept that rage inside.
- I didn't say "rage."

The entire campus turned up for
Mike Tasker's memorial service.

A lot of people went, yes,
who weren't raped by him.

But you were glad Mike Tasker was
dead. You can admit that, can't you?

Ms. Burton, why does this topic
make you so uncomfortable?

Ms. Burton, do you need a break?

Before a panic attack, people
have their own warning signs.

The room starts to buzz, yeah?

That can be your cue to
melt down or to start coping.

- What if I pass out?
- You'll wake up.

- What if I throw up?
- We'll get you a bucket.

- You have an answer for everything.
- So do you.

For every question Amanda's
going to ask, you have the truth,

and no panic attack or
prosecutor can take that from you.

The court will recess.

No, I don't need a
break, Your Honor.

No further questions,
Your Honor.

She asked a question implying
that I'm hiding something.

I have the right to answer.

Go ahead. You may answer.

You're right, I
couldn't stand Mike,

but I was the last person
who wanted him dead.

I wanted him alive because I
wanted him to pay for what he did.

I wanted him to go to prison.

I wanted him to feel what I felt

and I wanted to ask him,
"How powerful do you feel now?"

And I'll never get that chance.

He is the one at peace, not me.

Yes, I get these panic attacks
because I was raped and bullied,

which is exactly how
you're making me feel.

I couldn't stand up for myself
then, but I am stronger now.

So ask your questions, Ms.
Prosecutor. I have nowhere else to be.

I did not kill Mike Tasker.

Yeah, she gets
panic attacks, I get it,

but the prosecution's
built a bulletproof case.

No way I can acquit,
especially since Ellen's dead.

That podcaster lady had it all.

All that's left is my
closing argument.

And we've got two hours.

Ellen's gotta have
something in her audio files.

Danny?

This looks promising.

Ellen's raw, unedited audio.
You're gonna wanna hear that.

Looks like we have
reasonable doubt.

We all know what happened
to Mike Tasker, right?

Reese was obsessed,
stalked him around campus.

When he turned down her advances,
she bought a gun and threatened him.

Social media.

Twitter, blogs, Facebook.

It can be a terrific tool for
staying in touch, for connecting,

for cat videos.

But, you see, there's a difference
between entertainment and the truth,

and this podcast is
a work of pure fiction.

How do I know?

Once police matched
Reese's blonde hair...

Shoot, brown. I
need to start over.

I thought you were gonna bring
up Mike and the team's steroid use.

No, it gets too complicated
here. I'm not gonna get into it.

Very good. Take two.

That's an example of
how Ellen chose the facts

to make a compelling case.

Ellen thought it was "too complicated"
to introduce Mike's steroid use,

Gina's temper and assault
charge, even Reese's panic attacks.

I mean, Ellen's limited
version of the story

may have made for
compelling entertainment,

but that doesn't make it true.

And it cost Reese
her job, her reputation,

and it publicized to the whole
world that she was raped.

And you know what? It landed
her right here, on trial for murder.

Please don't make the
same mistake Ellen did.

She's not a murderer.
She's a survivor.

That's the true story.

On the charge of murder in
the first degree, how do you find?

We, the jury, find the
defendant, Reese Burton...

not guilty.

Court adjourned.

Will you look at that?

I see the coach and his
team aren't here for the verdict.

Maybe you should look
into that doping scandal.

Enemy alert. Say the word, I
hit the burn button, we lose it all.

It's all right, Cable.
She called ahead.

We picked up Rob for questioning.
He crumbled pretty quickly.

Turns out Mike was about to blow
the whistle on the team using steroids,

so the coach had motive
to kill Mike and Ellen.

- You were right.
- Mm.

You came all the way
here to tell us this?

Actually, I came to talk to you.

Mm. I haven't had a sip of this
yet. I'm gonna go play guitar.

I was impressed.

That passion, that's what
I first remember about you

when you started
at the DA's office.

- Look, Amanda, you don't have to.
- No, I do.

That's why I was so upset
after your press conference.

Well, you know how I felt.

I just felt like you weren't
taking me into account.

I was still working there.

Yeah. I could've
handled that differently.

Yeah.

But I do get why you did it.

Thanks. That means a lot.

Just to be clear, don't ever come
up against me with a guilty client.

Well, don't ever
prosecute an innocent one.

If she said she'd take
you back, would you do it?

In a heartbeat.

- Hey.
- Hi.

Um, if your social
calendar has cleared up...

What? Tin Lizard?

No pressure, but a
bunch of us are going.

Yeah. Thank you.

Curious how you
managed to turn this case

into an opportunity for Benny
to reconcile with Amanda.

A happy coincidence.

You don't believe
in coincidences.

Well, a happy result of
masterful manipulation

seems a bit over the
top, don't you think?

How long does the feeling last?

- Hmm?
- Winning a case like this.

Helping Reese.

Until the next one.