As a seasoned observer of human nature and a connoisseur of dramatic twists, I must say that this turn of events in Summerland is nothing short of captivating! The revelation of Abby Winbury’s heinous act is a chilling reminder of how far some will go to secure their future. It’s a stark illustration of the lengths people can go to protect their interests, especially when it comes to cold, hard cash.
In other words, The Perfect Couple decided to unveil all its secrets in the last episode – even revealing who murdered Merritt. It was incredibly fulfilling and left no plot holes. The show also found a way to include some genuinely funny moments despite being about murder, with Nicole Kidman teaching us the correct pronunciation of “escort”. Kudos to showrunner Jenna Lamia and director Susanne Bier for maintaining a fast-paced rhythm throughout the six episodes, ensuring no time was wasted on filler. Even the misleading clues turned out to be significant for character development or the plot itself. To top it all off, they even showed us behind-the-scenes of the opening credits dance number! What an impressive accomplishment!
At the climax of events, we’ve got two significant matters to address first. Initially: The stage incident involving Tag. You may recall that Tag, in an unexpected turn, delivered a performance that has since spread virally across the web. Greer’s PR team is now on board to manage the fallout. Intriguingly, Tag can’t recall a word he said during his performance – not even the part about the threesome, which, as Hyacinth and Brad (remarkable secondary characters, by the way) mention, seems incongruous with Greer’s public image. Fortunately for Tag, he won’t have to explain his outburst, as Enid informs him, because he appears to require rest, unfortunately.
Here’s a possible paraphrasing: They are sending Tag to get treatment at a rehab center! The heartwarming satire of the PR team and Tag’s three sons working together to prepare him for speaking to the media about his situation was simply hilarious, and it made me laugh out loud. I adore the idea of the PR team pushing for Tag to attend a more down-to-earth rehab center instead of the fancy one in Malibu. It’s also clever how Tag looks to Tom for confirmation that the “down-to-earth” rehab isn’t as bad as people say, since Tom has been there before. The suggestion from Benji for Tag to practice his statement about an alcohol addiction without a drink in hand was spot-on. And the moment when Tag slams down his drink to rehearse one more time and gets applause at the end is one of my favorite scenes in this whole piece.
Simultaneously, with mounting proof suggesting Greer’s guilt, authorities seized her computer for examination and took her into custody for interrogation. Again, Nicole Kidman delivers an outstanding performance. Her physical gestures, emotional nuances, all convey a woman drained from years of hiding truths. Notice the contrast between Greer’s initial demeanor in earlier episodes — subtly yet steadily, there has been a change. By the point Detective Henry and Chief Carter present their accumulated evidence — Broderick Graham, the money transfer — she realizes her deceit is on its final breaths.
In a surprising twist, Henry and Carter decide to question Broderick Graham, who they’ve previously perceived as a formidable adversary. Initially, Broderick was portrayed as someone threatening Greer, then as a ruthless gun-for-hire. However, the revelation that he is not only Greer’s brother but also her bumbling sibling makes for an entertaining plot twist. With no other options available, Greer openly confesses to the police that Broderick has a gambling problem and she has been covering his debts for years, the $300,000 owed to the Turkish mafia being the latest in a series of financial woes he’s caused. She sought help from Shooter, but he was unaware of her intentions. Baffled by this unexpected turn of events and left with no viable leads, Henry and Carter are thrown off course. This sudden revelation adds an exciting twist to the ongoing proceedings, and Greer’s exasperated question, “Shall I bring him along?”, followed by Henry’s firm affirmative response, serves as a fitting conclusion to the scene.
However, there’s more than just the revelation of Greer’s secret brother with gambling issues. Upon returning home, the family is strategizing with their PR team, and Greer has an announcement to make. Doesn’t she appear more relaxed, carefree, and less tense? Despite Tag suggesting that things will return to normal once he goes to rehab, Greer expresses a desire for change. She feels manipulated by Tag using her past as a means to keep her close, which she perceives as a threat. Consequently, Greer decides to disclose a shocking truth herself. When Greer first met Tag, she was an escort – or more accurately, a PROSTITUTE – with Broderick managing her clients, and yes, Tag was one of those clients. Tag’s attempts to conceal this from the children by claiming he never paid for sex with their mother are amusing. I strongly advise you to rewatch all the kids’ reactions to Greer’s confession, as it is sure to be engaging.
She informs Tag that she no longer fears him revealing her secrets; enduring his arrogance and nonsense is no longer worth it for her. She sighs with relief. She feels refreshed. She’s like a woman born anew. And now, she’s going to enjoy a nice cup of tea, alright?
Here’s a more conversational way of expressing the same idea: “This is quite entertaining, isn’t it? But let me bring up something heavy, unfortunately. An innocent woman was brutally taken from us, and her case remains unsolved. However, that won’t last forever!
During a casual chat with Merritt’s parents, Amelia drops a shocking revelation – traces of barbiturates were found in her system at the time of death. This tidbit leaves Karen reeling. Upon noticing one less pentobarbital pill in her case, she swiftly alerts the police. Quite a twist, wouldn’t you agree? As Karen is grilled by Carter and Henry, they confiscate her pill bag for fingerprint analysis. Suddenly, it hits me like a bolt – this is prescription roulette. If anyone would dare to pilfer a pill from a woman battling cancer, it’s our suspect, Thomas.
It was quite intriguing to see Amelia shout, “You drug-addicted school bully!”, followed by, “Tom is terrible, yet I adore him so much.” (As a character, I’m not a psychopath.) Later on, Henry and Carter escort Tom to the station. Abby seems puzzled about the situation, but the camera focuses on her after Tom departs, and that’s an expression of understanding if I’ve ever seen one. Not too long afterwards, we observe Abby cleaning Tom’s medicine cabinet – interpret it as you wish!
During Tom Winbury’s questioning, it turned out to be as preposterous as one might anticipate given his family resemblance to his uncle, who is known for being not the sharpest tool in the shed. Tom admitted to stealing Karen’s pill, believing it was an oxycodone and intending to keep it for himself. However, he maintained that he never gave it to Merritt. In an attempt to link events together (poorly), Tom implicated Isabel. He confessed that upon learning about Merritt’s pregnancy, he retrieved his grandfather’s gun from the Winbury gun closet with the intention of intimidating Isabel into having an abortion. Upon encountering her on the beach after their toast in the Adirondack chairs, Isabel stopped him and reassured him not to worry about her, implying that this situation was bound to turn out badly for her. However, Tom now believes that Isabel’s statement was a veiled threat of some sort, possibly suggesting harm to herself rather than an allusion to the affair with Tag.
Tom’s hypothesis about Isabel possibly wanting to kill Merritt could prove useful: The trust fund issue. It seems there’s a provision that prevents the Winbury children from accessing the trust fund until the youngest turns 18. Will turns 18 in a month. If Merritt were to have Tag’s baby, that baby would be the youngest, meaning they’d have to wait another 18 years before gaining access and then split the trust among four siblings instead of just three.
Isabel is not our killer. We know this because she arrives at the station and laughs in Henry and Carter’s faces — why would she kill for money? She’s the one who gave Tom two million dollars, knowing she’d never see it again; She doesn’t need money. Also, they wind up finding a video recording of Tom and Isabel having sex in the back of a cab on the way to Sand Dollar, where they spent the night before Merritt’s estimated time of death. It couldn’t be either of them.
It becomes clear to Detective Henry that Abby Winbury, Miss Shocked and Appalled, has been deceitful from the start: She’s the one behind Monet’s false identity. A few clues led him to this revelation – the taxi sex tape, details from Gosia’s police interview, and some inconsistencies in Abby’s own words.
Detective Henry continues to thoroughly investigate and before freeing Tom, she casually talks to Abby at the police station as she retrieves her spouse. In the conversation, Abby expresses doubts about Isabel: “I don’t condone slut-shaming, but I can’t fathom that she’s faithful,” she says at one point. Henry is aware that her husband has been involved with Isabel, and also knows that Isabel had an affair with Tag. Abby is appalled by the situation, yet it helps Henry to confirm a lie she had previously told about Thomas being in their bed that night. This revelation is enough for the detective.
Shortly afterwards, the Winburys are lounging by the pool while Tom recounts a chilling account of his day at the police station, where he wasn’t given a single meal! Can you believe it? He continues to discuss his theory about Isabel and the motive related to the trust fund. As we watch Greer piecing together that it must be Abby – who is calmly enjoying her pregnancy on a chaise – the police arrive. Abby Winbury has been arrested for the murder of Merritt Monaco. “I can’t go to jail; I’m pregnant,” Abby screams. “That won’t protect you,” Detective Henry replies. (Once more, Donna Lynne Champlin is phenomenal in this role! I already miss Henry and Carter!) This arrest is truly legendary, my dear ones!
When Abby is taken away by the police, we discover what transpired with Merritt. We return to the instant when Tom and Isabel fled, and it’s revealed that Abby spots them from her deck. Is it possible? Her eyes well up with tears – a rare moment of vulnerability for her. She sees Merritt rise from her seat and makes an immediate decision. She intends to obtain the pentobarbital pill, grind it into powder, and mix it into a glass of cold-pressed orange juice to kill Merritt Monaco. There’s no hesitation or internal conflict; she decides to act, and then she does. Her primary motivation is undoubtedly the trust fund money, but it’s hard to imagine a scenario where Merrit’s infidelity and her own destruction of Greer’s marriage doesn’t make the task somewhat simpler. If Isabel is correct when she tells the police that women usually kill for power – then, this is most certainly a powerful move on multiple fronts.
On the sandy beach, Abby finds herself seated beside an emotionally drained Merritt, who’s eyes glisten with tears and face smeared with mascara. Exhausted, she passes Merritt a drink. They share words of sympathy as Abby expresses her disillusionment towards men, labeling them as deceivers and letdowns. “They can’t even be trusted to complete a task,” she remarks.
Later on, we discover that following the resolution of events in Summerland, life largely returns to its regular rhythm, albeit with a few tweaks. Tag and Greer are separating, yet Tag’s affection for Greer remains unwavering. Greer, meanwhile, is planning an exceptional book. Will and Chloe continue their adorable interactions, with Will appearing notably content. Isabel is determined to give Tom a tough time for handing her over to the police. Amelia manages to find peace, if not entirely, with both Benji and Shooter. However, it’s evident that she yearns to distance herself from everything that transpired, and for the most part, she succeeds in doing so.
Six months have passed, and Amelia is now employed at the London Zoo when Greer encounters her. It’s quite unexpected, as Greer had harbored intense animosity towards Amelia that rivaled the heat of a thousand suns. However, it seems this enmity has subsided! Greer confesses that she was envious of Amelia. She admires Amelia’s freedom to express herself genuinely—like saving ladybugs while wearing her pajamas, for instance. Greer has written a new book about Amelia and wants her to read it; she believes she will enjoy it. She requests Amelia to contact her after reading the book, and they can have dinner together. “I hope you call,” Greer says with a smile, before leaving. I suppose I’d respond with something like, “will you critique my every carbohydrate intake from now on, or are we good?” before making any commitments, but Amelia appears content with her former mother-in-law’s new perspective on life. Perhaps they should avoid taking their blossoming friendship to Nantucket altogether.
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2024-09-07 03:54