Mia is deeply affected by the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests. Her relationship with Andre suffers when she confesses she was truly in love with Mitch Kessler.
Critics and viewers noted that this episode effectively "filled in the gaps" of the time jump, explaining why Bradley moved to evening news—she used her Capitol footage as leverage—and why her relationship with Laura ended so bitterly.
Cory meets billionaire Paul Marks for the first time while scouting real estate in the Hamptons, laying the groundwork for the network's future merger negotiations. Episode Impact [S3E5] In Dreams
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While reporting from inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, Bradley Jackson captures footage of an insurrectionist assaulting a police officer. Mia is deeply affected by the murder of
Bradley chooses to delete the incriminating footage and lies to protect him. Cory Ellison later helps her hide this from the FBI, prioritizing UBA's reputation and his feelings for Bradley over legal consequences. Personal Downfalls & Milestones
The couple initially thrives in their pandemic "bubble" in Montana and goes public with their romance. However, the relationship collapses after Bradley's mother dies from COVID-19. Grief and deep-seated class tensions lead to a explosive breakup where Laura labels Bradley's mother a "piece of s–t". Cory meets billionaire Paul Marks for the first
She discovers with horror that the assailant is her brother, Hal .