Love & Death (2023–2023)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Crime1 season, 7 episodes
Love & Death posterReview score: 65%

Plot

Love & Death tells the unbelievable true story of Candy Montgomery, a 1980s Texas housewife accused of murder. Despite a loving family, a picture-perfect home, and an active presence at church, Candy is unable to shake her sense of suburban ennui. After an unexpectedly charged moment with fellow church member Allan Gore, Candy finds just the risk-taking thrill that's been missing from her life. Their ensuing, meticulously strategized affair unfolds mostly as planned – until their respective spouses, Pat and Betty, each discover their secret… and someone picks up an axe.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Love & Death S01E04Do No EvilS01E04 · 8.6Following a grisly struggle, Candy attempts to go about her day as normal, while Allan grows concerned when his repeated calls to Betty go unanswered.
  2. 02Love & Death S01E06The Big TopS01E06 · 8.21980. As the trial gets underway, Allan’s testimony about Betty’s state of mind rankles her father, while Candy gets a visit from an incensed Pastor Jackie.
  3. 03Love & Death S01E07SsssshhS01E07 · 8.2Despite Don’s concerns about her mental clarity, Candy testifies that she feared for her life. As they await the verdict, Pat tells Candy their lives will never be the same.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode7Episodes2023Aired 7.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Love & Death S01E01The HuntressApril 27, 2023 7.2After a surprisingly charged moment at a church volleyball match, Candy proposes that she and Allan have an affair. Though he initially refu
  2. S01E02Love & Death S01E02EncountersApril 27, 2023 7.3As their affair continues, Candy fears that she and Allan are at risk of breaking their first rule – no feelings. Later, Candy bristles at n
  3. S01E03Love & Death S01E03Stepping StoneApril 27, 2023 7.6A sense of normalcy returns after Candy is forced to take stock of her own marriage, but Pat soon makes a discovery that leads him to seek a
  4. S01E04Love & Death S01E04Season's bestDo No EvilMay 4, 2023 8.6Following a grisly struggle, Candy attempts to go about her day as normal, while Allan grows concerned when his repeated calls to Betty go u
  5. S01E05Love & Death S01E05The ArrestMay 11, 2023 7.2After detectives intensify their questioning, Candy retains Don Crowder as her attorney. Later, Allan admits his affair to Betty’s relatives
  6. S01E06Love & Death S01E06The Big TopMay 18, 2023 8.21980. As the trial gets underway, Allan’s testimony about Betty’s state of mind rankles her father, while Candy gets a visit from an incense
  7. S01E07Love & Death S01E07SsssshhMay 25, 2023 8.2Despite Don’s concerns about her mental clarity, Candy testifies that she feared for her life. As they await the verdict, Pat tells Candy th

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Cast

Elizabeth OlsenElizabeth OlsenCandy MontgomeryJesse PlemonsJesse PlemonsAllan GoreLily RabeLily RabeBetty GorePatrick FugitPatrick FugitPat MontgomeryKrysten RitterKrysten RitterSherry ClecklerTom PelphreyTom PelphreyDon CrowderAmelie DallimoreAmelie DallimoreJenny MontgomeryLiam PileggiLiam PileggiIan Montgomery

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