Another season of Accused has viewers thinking about ordinary people falling victim to severe consequences. The series debuted on Fox last year and was renewed for another chapter. Accused Season 2 arrived on October 8, 2024, and the first episode is available to stream on Prime Video.
The second episode titled April’s Story aired on October 15, 2024, and tells the story of a mother and nurse April, whose life takes a shocking turn when she accidentally bumps into another car in a parking lot.
The episode is gaining popularity for its powerful and heartbreaking tale, and how the cast members delivered nuanced performances.
Accused Season 2, Episode 2 welcomed Grey's Anatomy star Justin Chambers alongside Orange Is the New Black star, Taylor Schilling.
Chambers portrayed Dr. Alex Karev for almost 16 seasons, and now he's seen playing an antagonist and conflicted individual who threw Schilling's April into the worst situation she ever faced.
Being a nurse and a dedicated mother, April has encountered numerous problems. From a strained relationship with her husband to her son having behavioral issues, April had to face it all. Read more to explore what happened in the episode.
What happened to April in Accused Season 2 episode 2?
The episode opens with a courtroom scene involving April, awaiting the decision on her sentencing. This happened when April was already dealing with other issues in her personal and professional life, highlighting the emotional toll the trial took on her.
April's legal team was helping her understand how to present herself in court, as she had never been in a case like this before. So what exactly happened with her? Did she kill someone or engage in criminal activity? No, in fact, April was the one who should have filed a case against Tyler but got framed instead.
This goes back to a normal day when April was in the parking lot in her car, and unintentionally bumped into Tyler's vehicle. They recognized each other from the regular coffee shop, but April was completely unaware of him being a hot-headed man.
Following the incident, Tyler is aggressive and begins chasing April. This results in a dangerous car chase with April trying to escape the man. She tries calling 911 for help to no avail. The chase ends in a car accident as Tyler doesn't stop.
What made the situation worse is that Tyler accused April, instead of taking responsibility for putting April's and his own life in danger. She tried helping the driver but ended up getting arrested and blamed for the accident.
The episode then features the trial in which April gives an emotional apology for her actions and expresses love for her son Wyatt. However, her efforts couldn't prove her innocence, and the judge ordered a three-year prison sentence for April.
As the episode reaches its end, viewers experience a heartwrenching goodbye between April and Wyatt as she's being taken away from her family. Accused Season 2 episode 2 highlights how anger can lead to devastating consequences and affect someone's mental health.
April was already suffering from Wyatt's behavioral issues and tried hard to get a medical appointment for him, but he was stuck with incidents at school. Moreover, her relationship with her husband contributed to her stress, adding up to April's emotional journey.
Justin Chambers talks about working with Taylor Schilling in Accused Season 2
While talking about starring in Accused Season 2, Justin Chambers opened up about what drew him to the crime drama. He was asked this in an interview with TV Insider, to which the actor replied,
"I was so excited to work with Taylor Schilling — she’s one of my favorites."
Chambers also mentioned Schilling's "beauty, both inside and out" and her talent which attracted energy on the sets. The Cold Case star also talked about the compelling car chase scene. He shared that most of them were performed by the stunt driver as the main focus was Schilling's character.
The Accused Season 2 star is hopeful about viewers thinking of their behavior while driving. The actors aim to highlight the severe consequences road rage can lead to.
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You can watch Accused Season 2 on Prime Video after it airs on the network.
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