'Apples Never Fall' Episode 6 Takeaway: Cops arrest prime suspect with solid evidence in Joy Delaney's case

Joy Delaney's disappearance turns into a murder investigation as cops find solid evidence in Episode 6 of 'Apples Never Fall'
Annette Bening as Joy Delaney in a still from 'Apples Never Fall' (@Peacock)
Annette Bening as Joy Delaney in a still from 'Apples Never Fall' (@Peacock)

Contains spoilers for 'Apples Never Fall'

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: 'Apples Never Fall', streaming on Peacock, unravels a gripping story centered on Joy Delaney (Annette Bening), a retired woman whose disappearance causes concern among her four adult children, leading them to unite in search of her.

The case takes a troubling turn as evidence implicates their own father, Stan Delaney (Sam Neill).

As the siblings confront their past traumas and strained relationships, they prepare for the grim reality while unraveling the mystery behind their mother's disappearance.

Cops discover evidence against Stan Delaney in 'Apples Never Fall'

Sam Neill as Stan Delaney in a still from 'Apples Never Fall' (@Peacock)
Sam Neill as Stan Delaney in a still from 'Apples Never Fall' (@Peacock)

In the previous episode, Logan Delaney (Conor Merrigan Turner) submitted a video to the authorities implicating Stan as a potential murderer.

The footage, taken from a CCTV camera on one of his boats, captured Stan carrying a heavy object wrapped in a plastic bag on the night of Joy's disappearance, presumably to dispose of it in the ocean.

This discovery prompts the police to dig deeper into Stan as a suspect. In Episode 6, they interrogate Stan, informing him that they possess sufficient evidence to incriminate him in front of a jury.

They delve into Stan's past and learn about his father's history of physical abuse, suggesting that Stan may have followed in his father's footsteps.

Despite the pressure, Stan maintains his innocence and refuses to plead guilty to the crime of killing his wife.

Stan Delaney is arrested for Joy Delaney's murder in 'Apples Never Fall'

A still from 'Apples Never Fall' (@Peacock)
A still from 'Apples Never Fall' (@Peacock)

After initially releasing Stan following questioning, the police uncover another crucial piece of evidence in the case, intensifying their suspicions.

They stumble upon Stan's podcast recording from the day Joy vanished which accidentally captured their heated argument.

In the recording, Joy provokes Stan by saying that he wasn't a good enough coach for Harry Haddad (Giles Matthey). This escalates into an alleged physical altercation, hinting that Stan may have harmed Joy in a moment of anger.

Police visit Stan's residence and arrest him on first-degree murder charges related to Joy's death.

Brooke Delaney (Essie Randles), the only child who stood by Stan amidst the turmoil, is shattered by his arrest. When Stan tries to reach out to her from jail, she cuts off communication.

The episode leaves us hanging on a cliffhanger with Savannah's (Georgia Flood) unexpected reappearance months after her exit from the Delaney family's lives.

She's seen reading about Stan's arrest on her phone, raising questions about Stan's innocence and the potential involvement of Savannah in Joy's disappearance.

'Apples Never Fall' is available to stream on Peacock

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