'Emperor of Ocean Park' Episode 9 Preview: Talcott Garland lays a trap for his enemies
Contains spoilers for 'Emperor of Ocean Park'
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Mariah (Tiffany Mack) and Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman) must unravel the mystery of Judge Oliver Garland's (Forest Whitaker) death and uncover the hidden arrangements as his shocking secret is revealed in 'Emperor of Ocean Park' Episode 8. When the police failed to find Abby Garland's killers, he took matters into his own hands. His college friend, Jack Ziegler (Torrey Hanson) helped him avenge Abby's death by arranging for Jovan and Bethany to be killed in a hit-and-run.
The revenge brought Judge Garland and his wife Claire (Ora Jones) some peace. After nearly throwing away his career due to alcohol, Judge Garland was able to refocus and was even being considered for a Supreme Court nomination. However, Jack Ziegler returned, seeking favors.
What to expect from 'Emperor of Ocean Park' Episode 9?
Now that Talcott, Mariah, and the viewers are aware of the events in Judge Garland's past, the focus will shift back to the present-day investigation into his death. In 'Emperor of Ocean Park' Episode 9, fans can expect two major moments:
1) Talcott Garland's hunt for arrangements will continue
After missing from Episode 8, the next episode will bring the spotlight back on Talcott. Now that he knows the full extent of his father's actions, he is likely to uncover crucial leads related to the hidden arrangements.
Since Episode 1 of 'Emperor of Ocean Park', Talcott has been chased by Jack and several other anonymous parties for the arrangements. Clueless about what it could mean, Talcott set on a mission to trace it. As the show nears its conclusion, we hope to uncover answers to the long-standing mysteries surrounding the arrangements.
2) Talcott Garland to lay a trap
The official synopsis for the 'Emperor of Ocean Park' Episode reveals that Talcott will "set a trap to draw out his adversaries." Up to this point, it's clear that anonymous parties have hired detectives to spy on Talcott and seize control of the arrangements. Talcott doesn't know who these people are, but given his understanding of the troubles Judge Garland faced, he might be able to track them down and force them into a final confrontation.
Meanwhile, Jack's role in the series is likely to be further explored. Episode 8 helped us understand that he being a "good" friend helped Judge Garland avenge his daughter's death. However, Jack's return-seeking favors jeopardized Judge Garland's career and cast doubt on his integrity as a judge.
When and how to watch 'Emperor of Ocean Park' Episode 9?
'Emperor of Ocean Park' Episode 9 will drop on Sunday, September 8, exclusively on MGM+. Membership to the streaming platform comes at $6.99/month.
Currently, eight episodes of the mystery series starring Grantham Coleman and Forest Whitaker are available to stream on MGM+.