Endless posts about the ending but can we talk about the trial??

And specifically how our girl Misty put up a valiant effort!? Haha Seriously these scenes had me on the edge of my seat the way the first 2 seasons always had me.

Some general things that stood out to me :

• Ben’s actor really showed his chops. Fully captivated and moved when he was on the stand.

• The way Misty was able to convince people with her “that sounds like reasonable doubt” speech was done so well. I especially liked seeing Mari have that realization in real time. Mari’s arch is going really well for me. I think we’re all going to be fully in love with her and sad when she dies after most of us started out hating her haha.

• I see lots of posts or comments complaining about the trial and how it’s weak storyline but I think it’s what most kids that age would do. It’s what you’re taught your society does to handle a crime. Why wouldn’t they try this? Of course it’s not gonna be great, after all it is just a “high school mock trial” , but it’s the structure they know and are going to try to the best of their ability. And because of this the scene was really able to highlight Nat’s just not a great leader.

• Seeing Nat uncomfortable in the “costume” and remove the headdress right away is interesting. You think she’d be playing pretend belief in the wilderness like Misty seems to be doing. But also I chuckled because it’s so her to be embarrassed by that and rip it off.

• Both Misty actresses are incredible at maintaining each other’s mannerisms.

• I don’t get the title because Travis didn’t seem drunk?

• Travis’s image he shows Lottie saying “this is the outcome” or something - when Van was in the verge of death didn’t she see 3 ghostly figures over her? Or was it 2?

I have a million thoughts on the Van and Tai card scene but I figured I’d keep this as a trial appreciation post only haha.

Sorry for the rambley-ness!