Ep 10. Second Best
- TV14
- September 19, 2014
- 43 min
In the season 8 episode 10 of Deadly Women named "Second Best," the focus is on women who felt neglected and unappreciated, leading them to commit heinous crimes. The episode begins with the story of a wife who kills her husband and sets the house on fire to cover up the crime. Another story is about a woman who gets jealous of her husband's newfound success and resorts to murder to maintain her position as his number one supporter.
The next case follows the tale of a woman who feels betrayed by her husband's extramarital affair and retaliates by poisoning him. The episode then delves into the story of a woman who is obsessed with her ex-boyfriend and sets out to win him over by getting rid of his new girlfriend.
Moving on, the episode explores the story of a woman who sees her husband as a hindrance to her dreams of being a singer and decides to take drastic measures to get rid of him. Another case follows a woman who kills her mother-in-law to gain full control of her husband's inheritance.
The final story is about a woman who kills her husband to be with her lover, only to realize that he was second best after all. The episode concludes with the conviction of these deadly women and the message that no one should ever feel neglected or unappreciated enough to resort to murder.
"Second Best" is a gripping and chilling episode that highlights the violent consequences of jealousy, obsession, and resentment. The episode offers a sneak peek into the minds of women who have been pushed to the brink and are willing to go to extreme lengths to get what they want. With well-researched cases and interviews with experts, "Second Best" offers a fascinating, albeit disturbing, glimpse into the dark world of deadly women.