Overview
- Episode 7 introduces Olympia’s mother, played by Vernee Watson, and uses flashbacks to add context to Julian’s choice to conceal the Wellbrexa study.
- Olympia’s arc emphasizes vulnerability as she navigates trust and competing loyalties to Matty, her ex-husband Julian, and Jacobson Moore Senior.
- The season spends more time in Olympia’s brownstone, with a relaxed home wardrobe signaling a fuller view of her life outside the courtroom.
- Skye P. Marshall highlights a heightened on-screen dynamic with Kathy Bates, describing their scenes as uniquely transformative.
- The fall finale, titled “Call it a Christmas Gift,” airs Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS with next-day streaming on Paramount+, as Marshall’s week includes a Critics Choice nomination, a Golden Globes nominations presentation, and a Critics Choice Association honor.