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A big city lawyer returns to her hometown to take the case of a group of girls suffering from a mysterious illness.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A big city lawyer returns to her hometown to take the case of a group of girls suffering from a mysterious illness.
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Episode 1
Joanna Chang is living a new life at a new firm with a new name when she's assigned a case of a brilliant young Internet privacy activist who will turn everything in her new life upside down. Meanwhile, back in Millwood, Billy Crawford is dealing with the aftermath of the Matheson Steel lawsuit.
Directed by Grant HarveyWritten by Brad SimpsonGuest stars Paul Braunstein, Raymond Ablack
Episode 2
Joanna is dealing with the aftermath of a serious and dangerous invasion of her privacy, while in Millwood, Billy entertains his brother Shane’s idea to save the town.
Directed by Grant HarveyWritten by Adam PettleGuest stars Sarain Boylan, Raymond Ablack
Episode 3
Joanna struggles to control the narrative of Noah's case when Lovand starts a smear campaign against him. Billy and Gerrilynn wait for an answer in their civil suit, when an unexpected visitor turns up in Millwood with an offer.
Directed by Stephanie MorgensternWritten by Renée St. CyrGuest stars Paul Braunstein, Raymond Ablack
Episode 4
Back in Millwood after learning of a death of someone close to her, Joanna won't get a moment to mourn, as the overzealous police are already zeroing in on Gerrilynn Spence. Joanna and Billy team up to halt a rush to judgment.
Directed by Stephanie MorgensternWritten by Shannon MastersGuest stars Paul Braunstein, Sarain Boylan
Episode 5
Joanna and Billy try to get Luna out of jail, but a surprise witness comes forward with information.
Directed by Michelle LatimerWritten by Hayden SimpsonGuest stars Paul Braunstein
Episode 6
Joanna struggles at work and with Luna's upcoming trial while dealing with her grief. Billy finds evidence that may provide an alternate theory.
Directed by Michelle LatimerWritten by Renée St. Cyr, Felicia Brooker
Episode 7
On the eve of Luna's trial, Joanna reaches out to an old client when she discovers a new piece of evidence that will lead her to the identity of the real killer. Billy attempts to get help for Shane but is forced to make an agonizing choice.
Directed by Douglas MitchellWritten by Eric Putzer
Episode 8
As Luna's trial starts, Joanna and Billy defend against an avalanche of evidence. With things not looking good, Joanna risks everything by putting an unexpected witness on the stand.
Directed by Douglas MitchellWritten by Brad SimpsonGuest stars Paul Braunstein, Raymond Ablack
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Kristin KreukJoanna Hanley
Peter MooneyBilly Crawford
Nicola Correia DamudeDiane
Meegwun FairbrotherOwen Beckbie
Star SladeLuna Spence
Anwen O'DriscollTaylor Matheson
Varun SarangaNoah
Sara ThompsonMolly Ross
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