'Presumed Innocent' Episode 5: Barbara's steamy kiss heats up drama to boiling point
Contains spoilers for 'Presumed Innocent'
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Apple TV+'s 'Presumed Innocent' expertly keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, not just with its clever twists and turns but also by reflecting on the weight of infidelity on a family.
The series follows Rusty Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is a renowned prosecutor and is determined to prove his innocence after being accused of murdering his colleague and secret girlfriend, Carolyn Polhemus (Renate Reinsve).
The show, created by David E Kelley, also delves into Rusty's family life, particularly focusing on his Barbara Sabich (Ruth Negga). Barbara copes with the shocking news of her husband's deception but decides to stand by him, offering her support despite the betrayal.
However, the previous episode teased viewers with a possible romance between Barbara and a barman named Clifton (Sarunas J Jackson) as she falls under the weight of her husband's infidelity and her responsibility as a parent.
What happens between Barbara Sabich and Clifton in 'Presumed Innocent' Episode 5?
In the latest episode, Barbara hesitantly reaches out to Clifton but is quickly reminded of Rusty, leading her to change her plans. However, Clifton insists and she agrees to go on a date with him.
Barbara decides to give the relationship a shot and eagerly prepares for the date. She goes to his residence and becomes lost in the art installation he has in his apartment.
The two engage in lively flirtatious conversation, and it is clear that they are attracted to one another.
Clifton makes it clear to Barbara that he wants her to make the first move and not do anything she does not want to do, and they kiss shortly after.
Barbara later acknowledged to her therapist that she kissed Clifton as a harmless getaway from her marital problems and personal issues with self-worth
How will Rusty Sabich react to Barbara Sabich's infidelity?
Rusty's reaction to Barbara's adultery is likely to be complicated since he is already coping with a lot, and the revelation of Barbara's betrayal may elicit an emotionally charged response.
It is likely that Rusty may feel shocked and betrayed and given his troubles and guilt over Carolyn's murder charge, Barbara's actions may exacerbate his feelings of inadequacy and insecurity in his marriage.
However, Rusty's behavior might be affected by his desire to save his marriage and safeguard their family unit, regardless of the difficulties they confront.
It's feasible that the pair may bury their hatchet and stay together to safeguard their family, just as Barbara forgave Rusty for his affair with Carolyn.
It is also likely that Barbara may decide to leave Rusty since we have already seen how she is suffering from her husband's infidelity and is just maintaining a brave front to save their marriage. It's feasible that she'll leave Rusty and pursue her own life without the weight of her marriage.
Overall, with just three episodes remaining, it'll be interesting to see how Rusty and Barbara's relationship develops.
How to stream 'Presumed Innocent'?
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