Accused concluded its Season 2 with a riveting finale on December 3, 2024, on Fox.
The episode titled 'Megan's story' focused on robotics and AI and the dangerous consequences one has to face if they rely too much on the technology.
After Megan brings in a robot as a s*x toy for her husband to use while she is unavailable, her husband starts falling in love with the robot. In a fit of rage and jealousy, Megan kills her husband and blames the machine by tampering with its memory.
While the episode concluded, fans noticed a dedication at the end of the Accused Season 2 finale, honoring Brendan Needham. Needham was a 21-year-old student from Toronto, Ontario, who tragically passed away.
More about Brendan Needham's tribute in the Accused Season 2 finale in our story.
Who was Brendan Needham?
The final moments of Season 2 didn't end how they usually do. Before rolling out the credits for the show, the episode ended with a dedication to Brendan Needham, who died at a young age of 21 years old on October 8, 2024.
While dedications are not unusual for the show, and they often include them to honor deceased cast and crew members, Needham's association with the show is unclear as of now, as he is not listed in the cast and crew for Accused.
The eulogy mentioned Needham's name and dedicated the last episode to the late 21-year-old. Reportedly, Needham lived in Toronto, Ontario, and attended the University of Victoria, where he studied computer science.
According to The Globe and Mail, Needham's obituary read as follows:
"Full of sarcasm and laughter, he made his mother/best friend, incredibly proud. His friends will tell you he counseled them through tough times, his employer spoke of how he taught them about patience and positivity. He loved to snowboard, he loved his motorcycle, and he loved his girlfriend Mads more than anything, he loved his friends and loved his Mum, to infinity and beyond."
He was a resident of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Exploring Brendan Needham's connection with the Accused Season 2 finale
While the show has not mentioned any direct connection with the late 21-year-old, there are theories that Needham was one of the consultants on the Season 2 finale, which was based on robots and AI.
Since Megan brings in a robot, Eve, to compensate for her unavailability towards her husband, the episode delves deep into the hazards of robotics and AI.
It was reported that Needham was highly interested in robotics as a teen and even helped the Toronto Glen Ames High School Robotics team win an international championship.
He might have been a consultant for the robotics storyline in the finale, given his knowledge and expertise in the field. Or the show might simply be honoring a life that had a bright future in the field. While there are different speculations floating around Needham's dedication, it is extremely tragic to see such a young boy with a bright future die so soon.
The Accused Season 2 finale is available to stream on Fox.
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