GCLcxLZZ322ypFwjrE04EHmfDW.jpg' alt='American Crime Season Two: Episode Eight' title='American Crime Season Two: Episode Eight' />Its the most important yet least utilized word in American Crimes season finale. In three different church services attended by three. FXs anthology series, American Crime Story, received critical acclaim for its first season, The People V. Simpson, which recreated the infamous murder trial. THE TALENTED CONNOR JESSUP WILL HAVE AN EVEN MEATIER ROLE American Crime Is Bringing Back Its Secret Weapon for Season 3. American Crime Is Bringing Back Its Secret. American Crime finale recap Season 3, Episode 8. Anyone who watched last season of American Crime likely got a sense of d. True, we dont get to see the resolution of each of the three court cases in question, but despite the final words from the judge Emily Bergl, who had a small role in season 2 about making sure justice is done, its not what happens to Dustin, Raelyn, and Clair that matters at this point. You know whos still not getting justice The three dead people standing in the back of the room Isaac, Shae, and Teo. Whats the most difficult to accept about this season and the entire series is that there shouldnt be a grand resolution for all of these stories. That would completely negate the message Ridley is trying to express with American Crime, so as sad as it was to see those three individuals reappear as a reminder of what wasnt accomplished, Id argue that was exactly Ridleys point. Sure, it would have been nice to find out how each of the three court cases concluded, but they were ultimately secondary to the story lines that made the most impact this season. Whatever sentence the judge bestows upon Raelyn for her parole violation, its irrelevant given Jeanette and Carsons decision to pursue permanent legal guardianship of her two daughters. Clairs trial for physically assaulting Gabrielle is also a formality What is more important is a that Gabrielle is finally rescued from her American nightmare and b how Clair insists on going before a judge instead of letting Nicholas settle out of court. The Crimson Field, Episode 3 there. She knows shes done wrong, and she is willing to accept the punishment. American Crime Season Two: Episode Eight' title='American Crime Season Two: Episode Eight' />Plus, this decision forces Nicholas to not only acknowledge Nicky as his son, but to take care of him for as long as Clair is in prison. The third case concerns Dustin, who ends up arrested as an accessory to Shaes murder, with Kimara serving as his courtroom advocate. Although its infuriating to see the teens decision to finally tell the truth about what happened in the webcam house result in potential jail time, we just havent spent enough time with Dustin this season to care as deeply about him as we do for the other characters. Its really the conclusion of Kimaras narrative that will linger in our subconscious By the end of this season, shes abandoned her principles in order to look out for No. Now that the season is over, its time to take a hard look at what the real American crime was here. Find listings of daytime and primetime ABC TV shows, movies and specials. Get links to your favorite show pages. Its always been human exploitation, but tonights finale makes you realize that while this issue is rampant from the agricultural industry to sex work to domestic employees theres another layer to it. As I discussed last week, many of the characters sold their souls for what they thought was a better life. What were left to do after this finale is question whether or not it was worth it. Kimara. The tireless advocate for exploited teens comes to the conclusion in tonights finale that theres no escaping her lifes work. It sounds noble enough, but she also realizes that she deserves at least a little happiness, and in order to do that, shes gotta game the system, even if it leaves a bad taste in our mouths. After all, as Reggie said last week, The days of being appropriate are over. After Dustins SOS pulls her back in to her old job one more time, Kimara learns once and for all what became of Shae. Watch The Beaver Online Metacritic more. And Abby somehow makes it happen, because the next scene is of Kimara back at her fertility doctors office, suddenly free of the monetary constraints that once plagued her. American Crime Season 3 Episode 8 Recap Finale The previous episode of American Crime picks up where the previous weeks arguments between Claire Coates. After tapping into the zeitgeist with The People v. Simpson, FXs American Crime Story is shaping up to look very different in its likely second iteration.