Play It as It Lays

We Have Always Lived in the Castle

As her husband faces scrutiny for his past affairs with students, M finds herself drawn to Vladimir, her captivating — and much younger — new colleague.

The Awakening

M resorts to drastic measures to get John's hearing delayed, as cocktails and campus chats deepen her bond with Vlad.

Enormous Changes at the Last Minute

M tries to ingratiate herself with Cynthia by hosting a pool party. Sid comes clean with her parents about what's really going on.

Bad Behavior

Sid joins on to support John's case. M resorts to desperate measures to delay a hearing and has a surprisingly frank conversation with Cynthia.

Because It Is Bitter and Because It Is My Heart

Facing fallout from John's indiscretions and the cold shoulder from her colleagues, M takes her case directly to the student body.

Everything That Rises Must Converge

M finally gets her chance to be alone with Vlad — and finds herself in over her head when she doesn't want their lunch date to end.

Against Interpretation

A retreat to the countryside gets complicated as M and Vlad contemplate their writing, their marriages and their wildly uncertain futures.