S1·E4 Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die

Episode recap

In the fourth episode of the inaugural season, titled “Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die,” the series follows its established two‑part structure of investigation and prosecution. The episode opens with a homicide in which a young woman is found dead, the circumstances suggesting that the killing was perpetrated by a man who has previously been accused of abusing his girlfriends. Detectives from the precinct are assigned to the case and begin a methodical inquiry, canvassing the victim’s social circle, gathering physical evidence from the crime scene, and interviewing acquaintances who can speak to the suspect’s prior conduct. Their investigation quickly identifies a privileged, pre‑college‑educated individual whose background and social standing place him outside the typical profile of a violent offender.

As the case moves from the precinct to the district attorney’s office, Assistant District Attorney Stone assumes responsibility for presenting the state’s case. The episode foregrounds Stone’s professional challenges: the defendant’s affluent upbringing and the perception of his family’s influence create a courtroom environment in which the prosecution’s narrative is scrutinized more intensely