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But in the TV adaptation, the reveal that Barbara is the murderer is actually the shows final misdirection.
Then their daughter, Jaden, walks in, and the truth comes out: She killed Carolyn.
If the reveal wasnt working from the established context, though, it wouldnt land nearly as well.
He knew it had to be Barbara after he tracked her car.
It seems like you got a good draw with this judge, she says inepisode three.
Is it good that its happening this fast?
Its the perfect set of clues because the innocent interpretation is fundamentally the same as the guilty one.
Shes very close to Rusty.
She worries about him and wants to protect their family.
Close-ups of her face punctuate every family conversation.
The show measures our feelings about Rusty by weighing them against how Jaden looks at him.
There are a few times when the show almost gives away the game, though.
with a note of panic thats just a little too alarmed.
But the best Jaden-did-it bread crumb is right at the beginning.
He starts to explain to Barbara whats happening; theyre both standing inside the kitchen in a darkened foreground.
Its not a lot!
Its not giving away the game, certainly, unless you already know what youre looking for.
(How exactly did Rusty have the stuff to tie Carolyn up like that on such short notice?)
The emotional logic tracks, which is ultimately what makes for the most satisfying ending.
Plus plenty of screen time for Tommys cat!
What more could you want?
