‘Malice’ Confirms Why Adam Hates Jamie in Episode 6

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The latest episode of the Amazon Prime Video thriller, Malice, revealed the real reason Adam Healey (Jack Whitehall) despises Jamie Tanner (David Duchovny): it’s all part of a carefully planned revenge scheme. The series follows Adam, a seemingly charming nanny, as he integrates himself into the wealthy Tanner family’s vacation on the beautiful Greek island of Paros. But Adam isn’t who he appears to be, and he’s clearly targeting Jamie for a specific reason.

From the start, Jamie felt something was off about Adam, though he couldn’t quite place it. Adam’s wife, Nat, was so enthusiastic about Adam helping their family that it discouraged Jamie from trying to get rid of him. Although Jamie eventually came to trust Adam, early warning signs, like Adam killing a cat, hinted at the shocking truth that would ultimately be revealed and forever alter their lives.

James Wood created the thriller series Malice, which features David Duchovny, Carice van Houten, and Jack Whitehall. It began streaming on Prime Video on November 14, 2025.

Why Does Adam Hate Jamie In Malice? 

The final episode of Malice revealed Adam’s plan to ruin Jamie nearly succeeded, fueled by intense hatred for Jamie and his family. It turned out Adam’s anger stemmed from a desire to defend his father’s reputation—a man whose business failed after Jamie withdrew his financial support.

Jamie first put 15 million euros into Adam’s father, Colin’s, luggage business, but he couldn’t keep up with the payments after just four months.

When Jamie withdrew the funding, the company collapsed, devastating Adam’s father. This led to a tragic event: he destroyed their home, taking his own life and the life of Adam’s mother. This horrific experience profoundly impacted Adam, fueling his desire for revenge against Jamie and the Tanner family.

Adam had a strong, but ultimately unhelpful, emotional connection to his father, which made it difficult for him to deal with his father’s death. He idealized his father, choosing to forget or downplay the abuse he experienced as a child. Because he believed his father was a good man, Adam felt that Jamie had damaged that cherished image.

Adam’s elaborate plan for revenge closely mirrored the way Logan Brandt infiltrated Emily Byrne’s life in the first season of Absentia, ultimately attempting to kill her in the finale.

Did Adam Succeed in Killing Jamie in Malice?

The final showdown between Adam and Jamie in the sixth episode of Malice was intensely emotional and heartbreaking, fueled by the exposure of hidden truths. When Jamie learned his family was threatened, he immediately suspected Adam, believing Adam—who had already demonstrated erratic behavior and sent a cryptic photo of a familiar location—was responsible for their disappearance.

Jamie finally located Adam at the designated meeting place, and a fight immediately broke out. Adam endured every hit Jamie threw, and the brawl only ended when Jamie received news that his wife, Nat, had found their children and they were all safe. Jamie explained to Adam that his decision regarding Colin’s company wasn’t meant to be personal and he wasn’t to blame. Despite this, Adam refused to accept Jamie’s actions, as his intense dislike for Jamie had become the driving force in his life.

Adam wouldn’t listen to Jamie’s explanation, particularly after discovering Jamie was thriving despite losing his parents in a fire. Even though Jamie wanted to forgive Adam and move on, Adam took things too far – he decided to kill Jamie, crossing a line he couldn’t come back from.

Adam began his revenge by shooting Jamie in the leg to stop him from running away. He then shot and killed Yorgos, Dimitri’s son. To complete his plan, Adam intended to ruin Jamie’s reputation by making it look like he was responsible for Yorgos’ death. Finally, Adam shot Jamie in the head, killing him.

Jack Whitehall told TV Insider that Adam’s win didn’t feel satisfying, because getting revenge didn’t give him the peace he’d hoped for.

The final message is that he’s carried out his plan and gotten his revenge, as he intended. However, he’s left feeling strangely empty, realizing it didn’t bring the satisfaction or closure he expected. It’s a hollow victory, and his revenge didn’t fill the void he’d hoped it would.

Adam killing Jamie wouldn’t have made sense, because his entire motivation was simply getting revenge. It would have been far worse for Jamie to be imprisoned for something he didn’t do, making Adam’s win feel empty – which is why Whitehall saw it that way.

Ultimately, Adam remains at large, and his potential to commit future acts of violence is what makes him so concerning.

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2025-11-20 22:05