Guilty Party (2021)
Synopsis
Beth Burgess, a discredited journalist, is desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn't commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.
Creator
Jim Ziegler, Rebecca Addelman, Jimmy Miller
Network
Paramount+
Episodes
The Last Real Journalist Working in Denver
Frustrated and stuck at an unfulfilling job, disgraced journalist Beth Burgess finds possible redemption in the story of a lifetime when Toni Plimpton, an incarcerated mother convicted of murdering her husband Wallace, reaches out to her to help prove her innocence.
Crazy Bitches Who Kill
After realizing that Toni is courting other journalists, Beth tracks down Toni’s unsavory brother-in-law, Wyatt, and his hotheaded business partner, George, to begin her investigation into the events that led to Wallace’s murder.
You Might Be All She's Got
Beth immediately runs into obstacles with an expedited deadline and while inspecting Wyatt's alibi.
Let's Make This Man Hurt
After getting a new lead from Toni and with an assist from George, Beth and Fiona attend a unique wedding in hopes of finding the notorious gun-trafficker, Tuna.
Stop Being a Coward and Take the Meat
Beth and Toni’s bond grows despite some setbacks in Beth’s investigation. Meanwhile, Fiona gets the credit for busting the illegal gun ring and putting Tuna behind bars, giving Beth an opportunity to question him about Wallace’s murder.
Your Mama Loves You
With Wyatt and George temporarily skipping town, Beth takes the opportunity to look for more leads by breaking into Wyatt’s home. What she finds draws her closer to Toni, until she makes a sinister discovery.
A Denver Ten
Feeling less confident of Toni’s innocence after seeing her texts, Beth tracks down Toni’s old best friend to get some answers while Marco’s patience and support waivers.
I Thought We Were Friends
As their lies and deceptions intensify, Beth and Toni confront each other during a revealing visitation, and lay everything on the table.
Acts of Devotion
Her vigor renewed, Beth finishes the story, giving Toni new hope. However, when no publication will run it, Beth turns to her mother for help and confronts multiple truths in the process.
Guilty Party
Beth and Toni, both desperate to survive, realize that the truth may not always set you free.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Guilty Party
Status
Canceled
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Production
CBS Studios, Funny or Die, Mosaic