Ep 4. He's Got The Right Hump

SPOILER ALERT: This episode's description contains spoilers for previous episodes of Cheat.

In episode 4 of season 1 of the British psychological thriller series Cheat, titled "He's Got The Right Hump," we pick up where we left off in the previous episode. Leah's (Katherine Kelly) life has been turned upside down by her obsession with her student, Rose (Molly Windsor). After Rose accuses her of sexual assault and Leah's husband Adam (Tom Goodman-Hill) moves out, Leah is left alone and scared. To make matters worse, Rose's accusations have been made public, and Leah's career is in jeopardy.

The episode begins with Leah meeting with a lawyer to discuss her options. The lawyer suggests that she should try to find evidence that proves Rose is lying about the assault. Meanwhile, Rose returns to university and refuses to back down from her accusations. She tells her classmates that Leah seduced her and that she is innocent.

In an attempt to uncover the truth, Leah begins to dig into Rose's past. She discovers that Rose has a history of making false accusations against her teachers and classmates. Leah also finds out that Rose has been in a relationship with a boy named Ben (Parker Sawyers) for the past three years, and that he could potentially be a witness to what really happened that night.

Leah decides to track down Ben and confront him about his relationship with Rose. Ben initially refuses to speak to Leah, but eventually agrees to meet with her. He reveals that Rose has a history of lying and manipulating people to get what she wants. Ben also tells Leah that Rose has been seeing a therapist for the past year and that she may be suffering from a mental illness.

As Leah continues to investigate Rose's past, she also begins to reconcile with Adam. The two of them start to see a marriage counselor and work towards fixing their relationship. However, Leah's obsession with Rose continues to consume her, and she finds herself on a dangerous path.

In the climactic scene of the episode, Leah confronts Rose about her lies. Rose denies everything and accuses Leah of being jealous of her relationship with Ben. As Leah becomes more and more frustrated, she snaps and attacks Rose. The episode ends with Leah being arrested for assault, and Rose smirking at her triumphantly.

Overall, "He's Got The Right Hump" is a tense and emotional episode that explores themes of obsession, manipulation, and mental illness. The episode raises important questions about the nature of truth and the power dynamics between teachers and students. With its complex characters and gripping storyline, "Cheat" continues to be an addictive and thought-provoking series.