[FOX] Accused Episode 5 “Robyn’s Story” – Emmy Award-winner Billy Porter Directs the Episode

Each episode, which is based on the BBC’s award-winning crime anthology Accused, begins in a courtroom with the defendant on trial, with the audience having no prior knowledge of the defendant’s crime or the circumstances surrounding their prosecution. The show’s vivid and emotive stories are told in flashbacks from the perspective of the defendant and reflect modern society. Audiences will learn how regular people can find themselves in exceptional situations, and how a single, hasty choice can change the trajectory of their lives and the lives of those around them forever. After watching Scott’s Story, Danny’s Story, Kendall’s story, and Ava’s Story, viewers are now waiting for the next shocking story. (tvacute.com) we have everything about Accused Episode 5 including Cast, story, and promo.

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‘Accused’ Episode 5 [Robyn’s Story] What is About?

The intriguing crime-drama anthology receives another point for its topical episode, which was directed by Emmy Award-winner Billy Porter, who has won both the Tony Award and the Emmy Award for his work (Pose). The powerful and emotional tells the story of an accused drag queen named Robyn whose relationship with a closeted homosexual man leads to her being suspected of murder. Porter doesn’t rush through the parts in which Robyn excels as a drag performer, instead taking his time with scenes in which Robyn and her lover Jamie explore compassion and intimacy. The episode is not only packed with timely tales, but it also embraces Black queer happiness, which is rarely shown to the general public.  As the episodes go on, the viewers see how a seemingly normal person was swept up in a bizarre situation, and how a single, rash choice may change the trajectory of their lives and the lives of others around them. The episode was written by Daniel Pearle.

Accused Episode 5 [Robyn’s story] Cast

J. Harrison Ghee as drag queen Robyn Banks/Kevin

In the current Broadway revival of Some Like It Hot, J. Harrison Ghee performs as Kevin, a Boston English teacher who, after hours, transforms into the proud drag queen Robyn Banks. The injustice of police brutality against Black queer bodies is broached in a powerful courtroom scene.

Chris Coy as Jamie

When Kevin and Robyn develop feelings for Jamie, a married guy with rage issues, played by Chris Coy, their lives take a bleak and unexpected turn. The situation develops into a tragedy, and subsequent proceedings lead to a resolution that is unexpectedly dazzling.

William Beli as Layla
Eva Reign as Megan
Kiril Mitev as Trixie
Kristen Connolly plays Natalie Barnes
Nadine Whiteman Roden as Sylvia
Connor Michael McMahon as Mark
Brandon McGibbon as Matty

 Watch Accused S01xE05 [Robyn’s Story] Promo:

Synopsis: As a man, Kevin is shy and mild-mannered; onstage, she’s Robyn Banks, a fierce drag queen who’s all confidence and charisma. But when Kevin falls for a closeted guy secretly living a double life, their whirlwind affair leads to devastating consequences.

Accused Episode 5 Release Date

‘Accused’ Episode 5 will release on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, on Fox at 9/8c, a runtime of 44 minutes. The episodes will be accessible on Hulu the day after they have originally aired. Hulu users with the Hulu Plus Live TV package will also have access to the Fox telecast. For example, Hulu has a $7.99/month ad-supported plan and a $14.99/month ad-free option. There will be 15 episodes in the first season. Pricing for Hulu Plus with Live TV begins at $69.99/mo. After airing, episodes are also available on Fox’s website for immediate viewing.

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