Motive season 4 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a complex case intertwining personal values, marital tensions, and a child's mysterious illness, detectives navigate through a series of misleading clues to uncover a tragic pattern of poisoning. Cindy, a music teacher haunted by past trauma, takes drastic actions believing she is preventing another tragedy, leading to a confrontation that uncovers the painful truth. Her arrest brings closure to the case but also highlights the devastating impact of loss and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect children from harm.
Full Episode S04E06 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mr. Soo visiting at the music conservatory?
Mr. Soo is visiting to ensure the conservatory aligns with Mr. Yutani's personal values.
Why is Steven leaving for Montreal?
Steven is leaving to deal with a distributor threatening to drop his company.
How was the female jogger found dead?
She was found by another jogger, with no obvious signs of sexual assault and impaled by a branch.
What leads detectives to consider Cindy as a suspect?
Cindy's sudden disappearance and her mysterious behavior lead detectives to consider her as a suspect.
What is the significance of the Yutani endowment?
The Yutani endowment represents a financial solution to the conservatory's budget issues.
How is the nanny connected to the victim's family?
The nanny was very close to the victim's son, Owen, and had to leave because of bonding issues between Owen and his stepmother, Tracy.
What evidence points to Tracy's husband's involvement in her murder?
Financial struggles, marital tensions, and inconsistencies in his story lead detectives to suspect Tracy's husband.
How do detectives conclude that Owen was poisoned?
By comparing medical charts and discovering fruit-flavored antacid in Owen's backpack, indicating sodium poisoning.
What was Cindy's motive for her actions?
Cindy was driven by a traumatic past and a desire to save Owen from being poisoned, similar to another child she knew.
How does the case resolve?
Cindy is arrested, but her actions uncover the truth behind the poisoning, and Owen is saved.