Perry Mason
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In every great mystery, the world is an onion.
Perry Masonsseason-twopremiere emphatically gives this illusion a name: justice.
So where is our titular anti-hero at the top of Chapter Nine?
Were back in it with this guy, baby.
naturally recontextualized for a modern TV audience.
But Masons mind is elsewhere.
His gaze drifts up to a framed newspaper headline on the wall: MISTRIAL!
Our next scene with Mason begins with a nightmare.
Its Dodsons death certificate, and it reads suicide by drowning.
Whether this guys case was justified or not, Masons grotesque and undeniably crisp cross-examination breaks it.
He wants to crush the competition.
You and I know firsthand mercy doesnt win a war.
Do I have to find another fighter?
Mason and Della share a drink after the proceedings, but their vibes couldnt be more different.
Shes accepting the situation as a necessary step toward a more stable future.
Whatever fiery ambitions she and Mason share, the way they channel it couldnt be more different.
And Masons self-destructive bent isnt doing him any favors.
Despite all your brooding cynicism, you still believe in justice, Assistant D.A.
Hamilton Burger (returning HBO champ Justin Kirk) tells Mason.
And hes right, of all our guys demons, thats the one at the center of the ring.
There is no true justice; theres only the illusion of justice.
Who the fuck wants to be any part of that?
Mason retorts, but he knows the answer doesnt matter.
On the other end of the strata, we find our big murder victim of the season.
Last season, the victim was a literal infant, so they really went with the polar opposite here.
you oughta step back, Lydell tells Brooks.
Building something takes a firm foundation, and Brookss is as solid as a sand castle.
Take my advice and walk away.
Does dad know somethings coming for his No.
Lydells pleas are fruitless.
This kids in over his head, and the unearned hubris of generational wealth isnt going to save him.
Thats, of course, assuming justice gets served at all its just a grand illusion.
And what a get for this show, am I right?
Its an all-new slate of directors this season, and were already lookin no worse for wear.
Props to director Fernando Coimbra for getting us off to a rousing start.
Looking forward to seeing what he does with episode two.
Im not sure how intrigued I am narratively by this new affair she might be embarking on.
Like, I get its Dellas release valve amid the structure of her current spot.
I just hope it isnt an afterthought B-plot just to give Della something to do in the sophomore season.
Also can we bring back these awesome powder rooms in restaurants, like?
Id love a fancy powder room for when I need to socially decompress mid-meal.
