'Presumed Innocent' Episode 7: Plot thickens as new evidence points finger of guilt in new direction
Contains spoilers for 'Presumed Innocent'
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Drama and intrigue abound in the most recent episode of Apple TV+'s 'Presumed Innocent', as Rusty Sabich's (Jake Gyllenhaal) trial uncovers some unexpected facts concerning Carolyn Polhemus's (Renate Reinsve) murder.
David E Kelley is the creative force behind the show, which centers around Rusty, a well-known prosecutor whose life is turned upside down when he is named as the primary suspect in the murder of Carolyn.
Although Rusty continues to insist on his innocence, Tommy Molto (Peter Sarsgaard), a professional rival has other ideas and is keen to accuse Rusty of the murder without considering other candidates.
Now, it's an open secret that Tommy hates Rusty, and with the last few episodes, it's become evident that his hatred for Rusty goes beyond professional rivalry as he also emerges as one of the potential killers.
However, the last episode ends on a cliffhanger that suggests Tommy does have a significant role in Carolyn's murder.
What happens with Tommy Molto in 'Presumed Innocent' Episode 7?
In the latest episode, Tommy skillfully discredits Rusty Sabich's defense by pointing out that Rusty's erratic outbursts were unplanned, emulating the events leading up to Carolyn's death.
Tommy shows Rusty's stalking messages to Carolyn that was crazy and also brings out the assault on Brian Ratzer (Marco Rodríguez) as well as how he grabbed Herbert Kumagai (James Hiroyuki Liao) by the lapels, with clear evidence of all of this.
Tommy smirks with glee as he publicly dismantles Rusty in court and thinks he has fulfilled his goal.
Despite Tommy's confidence in his victory, his success is dashed when he returns home to find his apartment broken into with a fireplace poker, the likely murder weapon and a terse note, upsetting his confidence and implying additional layers to the case.
What does the discovery of the murder weapon suggest in 'Presumed Innocent' Episode 7?
The discovery of the fireplace poker and a confrontational note in his ransacked flat, call Tommy's certainty into question.
This intrusion implies that someone is manipulating the situation, possibly to frame Tommy or divert attention away from the true perpetrator, adding another layer of intrigue to the show.
The incident disturbs Tommy and raises questions about his involvement or knowledge of Carolyn's murder, implying deeper, unexpected layers to the case that may be revealed in future episodes.
It is possible that the real murderer placed the weapon in Tommy's home to warn him of his own corrupted actions.
Overall, the discovery of the murder weapon in Tommy Molto's flat introduces a pivotal twist that has the potential to add drama to the show's finale.
How to stream 'Presumed Innocent'?
If you have a membership to Apple TV+'s streaming service, you may watch the legal drama that will acquaint you with the fascinating realm of judge drama.
Users may view all of the original episodes and films on Apple TV+ for a monthly subscription fee of $9.99.
'Presumed Innocent' trailer
