As someone who has binge-watched both seasons of Showtrial within the span of a single weekend, I must admit that the twist in this gripping legal drama left me utterly stunned. The second season follows PC Justin Mitchell, a seemingly upstanding officer, accused of a hit and run on climate activist Marcus Calderwood – but here’s the kicker: Marcus was the one who had accused him!
You can now watch the entire second season of Showtrial on BBC iPlayer, which has been released for streaming, three years since its initial debut.
In this fresh season, we introduce different characters and a novel predicament as Michael Socha’s character, Police Constable Justin Mitchell, is implicated in the hit-and-run death of climate activist Marcus Calderwood. The twist here is that the accuser, who turned out to be Marcus himself before his demise.
For those who’ve reached the finale or were curious about the outcome, here’s the question: Did Justin indeed murder Marcus? Also, what transpired during the trial?
Read on for everything you need to know about the ending of Showtrial season 2.
*Warning – contains full spoilers for all five episodes of Showtrial season 2*
Did Justin kill Marcus?
Indeed, as it turns out, Justin admitted to Sam during episode 4 that he was the one who struck Marcus with his vehicle. This unfortunate act stemmed from a mix of Justin’s deep-seated animosity towards Marcus and the emotional turmoil he experienced after Sandra suffered a miscarriage, which led to a deterioration in his mental state.
Earlier, Marcus’s activist organization, “Stop Climate Genocide,” had disrupted traffic on the highway. Coincidentally, Justin was involved in an accident around the same time. He witnessed a pregnant woman losing her life at the scene, and he felt that this tragedy might have been directly linked to Marcus’s protests.
Justin revealed the full facts of what happened to Sam towards the end of the season finale.
Justin mentioned that he and Patrick Norris, a neighbor of Marcus who disliked him intensely, entered into an agreement. Justin owed Norris money from gambling, but if Justin successfully killed Marcus, his debt would be completely erased. However, if he failed in this task, he was worried about the potential repercussions from Norris or his partner Sandra, given that Norris has powerful connections.
As a movie buff, I’d rephrase it like this: “I (Justin) sent Marcus tumbling off his bicycle, snatched his bike and helmet, then entrusted them to Norris for handling. Meanwhile, Sandra whisked away in the car for repairs overseas. Elena, Norris’s better half, gave the bicycle a tune-up and added new pedals, just in case it resurfaced, adding an element of confusion since a pedal was discovered at the crime scene.
It turns out that the motive behind Norris hiring someone to kill Marcus was straightforward: Marcus had previously fined Norris £1,000 due to his disregard of a tree preservation order.
Was Justin convicted and what happened to him?
Following Justin’s confession to Sam that he was responsible for Marcus Calderwood’s death, and after learning about Sandra’s unfortunate miscarriage, Sam managed to convince Justin to alter his plea to manslaughter based on reduced responsibility.
As a film enthusiast, I recently discovered an intriguing detail in a case involving Justin: it turned out his legal team uncovered evidence that the authorities were aware of Justin’s mental health issues yet neglected their duty when he missed several scheduled psychiatric evaluations.
The jury was sent home for two weeks, during which time Justin underwent multiple appraisals.
In my recent film critique, I’ve uncovered an intriguing detail: investigator Felix Owusu delved deeper into the case, unearthing a significant piece of evidence. It turns out that the suspect, Elena Norris, had bought a new set of bike pedals, identical to those found in the lake, just one day after the hit-and-run incident. This discovery, I believe, adds another layer of mystery to the plot and raises questions about her involvement in the crime.
This key piece of evidence implied that Justin planned the crime in advance, given his alleged partner’s involvement. Consequently, he was found guilty of murder, with the jury voting 10-2 for this decision. His sentence mandates a minimum of 35 years behind bars.
Justin made it clear to Sam that he had no plans to spend even a year of his punishment, subtly suggesting that he might consider ending his life in the near future.
“A day, a week, a month tops,” he said. “Justin Mitchell sets his own tariff.”
Did Patrick Norris face justice?
The storyline involving Patrick and Elena Norris hasn’t been concluded as they left the country ahead of the police, seeking refuge in Ecuador with assistance from a notorious drug trafficker. By series end, this particular thread remains open-ended.
It’s uncertain what extent the police might be able to pursue Norris, as Justin declined to connect him to Marcus’s murder in any manner. Justin was apprehensive because he believed that if he testified against Norris, even after serving his own sentence, Norris could potentially harm Sandra.
Indeed, I’ve come to understand that DI Southgate will persist in his pursuit of Norris, seeing as it’s now taken on a more personal note for him.
What happened to Sam, Leila, Felix and the other characters?
At the conclusion of the series, Felix faced charges for contempt of court due to his persistent coverage of the trial and accusations. He was scheduled to appear at a later date. Meanwhile, since the authorities confiscated his phone, Helen disclosed that she had been Felix’s source. She felt it was necessary to inform Leila first as she anticipated this information would eventually become public knowledge.
As a cinephile, I found myself empathizing with Leila as she navigated the complexities of her relationship with Tamara. It turned out that Tamara’s resentment wasn’t rooted in her reluctance to house-sit, but rather in Leila’s persistent claim they were half-sisters instead of full ones.
Dame Harriet’s health had improved, and she was intending to relocate to Canada to assume a teaching role there.
At the end of the season, Sam’s son Mani paid him a visit. They then went out for a beer and had a heart-to-heart talk, implying that they might be able to reconcile and look forward to a more promising time together.
Showtrial season 2 is available to stream in full now on BBC iPlayer.
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