Cracker

In the concluding third episode, David Harvey continues to proclaim his innocence, a stance that convinces Fitz that his wife Maggie is the actual killer in the investigation. At the same time, Jimmy Beck finally confesses publicly to having raped Penhaligon.

Brotherly Love – Part Three is the concluding episode of the three‑part series, presented as a single programme. As the final instalment, it brings together the storylines introduced earlier and pushes the narrative to its resolution, staying firmly within the episode format. In this last segment, David Harvey continues to assert that he is not responsible for the crime under investigation. His steadfast denial has a profound impact on Fitz, who, swayed by Harvey’s insistence, becomes convinced that his own wife, Maggie, is the perpetrator. This shift in Fitz’s belief marks a pivotal turn in the unfolding drama, as the focus moves from the original suspect to a more personal accusation. Meanwhile, Jimmy Beck reaches a breaking point and finally admits to having raped Penhaligon. His confession adds another layer of complexity to the case, exposing a hidden abuse that had previously been concealed from the other characters. These two revelations – Fitz’s suspicion of Maggie and Beck’s admission of assault – dominate the episode’s climax, reshaping the investigation and setting the stage for the series’ ultimate conclusion. The audience is left to grapple with the implications of these disclosures as the story draws to a close.