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The first trial becomes a production: cameras in the courtroom, autograph-seekers outside, and a defense coached for the stand. Leslie rehearsing Lyle until his testimony lands like theater is the episode's spine — and by her measure, it works.

The counter-programming is Dominick at dinner parties, dismantling the abuse narrative for a society audience, and Norma, the admirer faithfully recording Lyle's jailhouse calls. The season keeps asking who is performing for whom, and this episode is its clearest answer.