As the episode begins, Marian (Jessie Buckley) invites Laura (Olivia Vinall) for a walk. Everyone ends up going. They head down to the boat house. Fosco (Riccardo Scamarcio) and Glyde (Dougray Scott) chat about murdering someone in the area. Fosco believes it would be the perfect location. Marian tells them about Mrs. Catherick and her dog. Glyde is not happy that her visit wasn’t mentioned to him. Fosco manages to calm him down. That night, Percival encourages Laura to play the piano for them. She insists that she is not in the mood. She retires early. Fosco finishes his game of chess with Marian. In the morning, Glyde gets a visit from Mr. Merriman (Tony Flynn). Then, Laura and Marian talk about Fosco’s flirting with Marian. Laura encourages her to be more wary of him.

They notice Fosco singing to his wife, Madam Fosco (Sonya Cassidy). In the present, Nash (Art Malik) speaks with Merriman. Nash wants to know about Laura’s inheritance. He admits that they just needed to get Laura to sign the document. In the past, we see Glyde invite Laura to his room. Fosco and Marian tag along. Glyde tries to force her to sign the document. Laura and Marian insists it would be better to know what it says first. Fosco promises that they’ll get her to sign the document somehow. Marian sends a letter to Gilmore asking for his assistance in the matter. The countess apologizes to Marian for the incident. Nash speaks with Gilmore. He explains that Philip and the Countess were very close before she got married. Philip stopped talking to her and removed her from his will after the marriage. Fosco tells Glyde about Marian contacting Gilmore.

Glyde isn’t happy. He believes that Gilmore will stop Laura from giving up her capital. He admits he cannot take out a loan on his home. Fosco believes that his friend went to see Catherick. Glyde calls her a wretched creature. Fosco wants to know why Glyde really put Anne in the asylum. He refuses to tell and Fosco doesn’t want to tell why he was exiled from his country. Marian meets with the letter deliveryman and picks up the letter from Gilmore. All documents are to be sent to Gilmore before they’re signed. Marian speaks with Laura. She admits that she believes Anne sent the letter. Laura reveals that Glyde tried to rape her during their honeymoon. Laura finds Anne. Anne returns her brooch. She blames herself for letting Laura marry Glyde. She promises to tell Laura the real reason Glyde put in the asylum the following day. Back at home, it seems that the countess drugs Marian.

When Laura returns, Glyde tries to force her to sign the document again. She seeks out Marian. Fosco tells them that he has managed to get the signing delayed for the time being. Later that night, Laura finally plays for the group. Fosco dances with Marian. The following day, Fosco follows Marian into the woods. He makes out with her briefly, before Marian breaks free and flees. Laura tries to meet with Anne. She finds a hidden letter, but Glyde takes it and takes it away before she can read it. Glyde winds up attacking Laura. Mrs. Michelson (Vicki Pepperdine) speaks with Nash. She explains that she quit working for Glyde, because the way he lied to Laura and herself. Marian returns home and finds Laura locked in her room. Glyde won’t let her out. He has also dismissed Fanny. Marian confronts Glyde. With Fosco’s help, Marian manages to get Laura released from her room.

Laura tells Marian that the count is the one who told Glyde about her meeting with Anne. Marian finds the bruises on Laura’s arms. Marian suggests leaving Glyde. Marian begins spying on Glyde. Mrs. Michelson tells Nash that Fosco tried his best to help Laura. In the past, Fosco asks Michelson about Fanny’s whereabouts. He insists he wants to give her some money. Glyde tries to get into Laura’s room. She won’t let him in. He screams and wants to know where Anne is. Nash speaks with Mrs. Clements (Ruth Sheen) about Catherick and her daughter. Anne’s father left, because he caught his wife with someone else. The countess offers Marian tea. The countess leaves. Fosco asks Marian to pour him some tea. The countess visits Fanny. Fosco plays piano for Marian. The countess distracts Fanny and poisons her tea.

Fanny is forced to lay down. The countess takes the letters, which Marian gave her. Fosco tells Marian that she is denying the intimacy that she deserves. Marian cuddles with Laura in bed. Laura wants to know why Marian’s heart is pounding. Marian admits there is something ill going on in the house. They agree to find out what is going on.

 

The Woman In White Review

The Woman In White is tediously slow. Nevertheless, the story itself is pretty fascinating. There is definitely something shady going on. Could it be that Glyde was sleeping with Anne’s mother? Who is actually murdered? I would assume that it is Laura. Again, I have not read the novels so it is all new to me. The episode was pretty good. A 7.5 out of 10 is deserved. Catch up with previous recaps of The Woman in White right now!