If Dark Money wasn't already grim enough, the preview for episode three of the BBC One drama, which airs on Monday night, teases a marriage breakdown between Manny and Sam as they disagree over their son, Isaac. The series takes a look at the dark side of Hollywood after the couple accept a pay out to buy their silence after they discover that their teenage son was abused on the set of a blockbuster. Despite becoming millionaires, the pair are haunted by their decision, and the new episode shows the cracks in their marriage begin to show as they disagree over their son's future.
© Photo: BBCThe third episode will air on Monday
In the clip, Sam says: "Isaac tells me you had a meeting with Cordelia about his future without him… He says you were trying to pull him out of acting." She continued: "He thinks he's failed. He's blown his career… He needs our support. He needs to be able to talk to us… He's not happy." Manny disagreed, replying: "I disagree. I've seen a strong young man who has put his past behind him."
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© Photo: BBCThe story is a dark look at Hollywood
Fans have been discussing the new series on Twitter, with one person writing: "No one calls the police but father calls a journalist. Meanwhile no-one’s comforting or protecting the son, they just let him go to school. Trying to suspend my disbelief." Another person added: "This is uncomfortable viewing. But shows exactly what is wrong with a criminal system where money can buy silence and derail justice." A third person wrote: "I AM IN AWE. Such an important story to be told, and what a cast to do so!! Beautiful performances all round!" The young actor who plays Isaac, Max Fincham, was also praised for his performance, with one person writing: "I have no idea how they prepare a young actor to play such a role. For that young actor (Max Fincham) to then go on and deliver such a believable heart wrenching performance is extraordinary. Take a bow young man."
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