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&#8216;Anatomy of a Scandal&#8217; Ending Explained: Did All the Three Women Get Justice After the Second Trial?

The latest from David E.Kelley is a twisted tale of corruption, and sexual
violence. Although the narrative was arresting, the ending left many questions
answered. We hope to shed some light on the events that transpired in the
courtroom thriller and explain the ending of Anatomy of a Scandal.


JAMES WHITEHOUSE ACCUSED OF RAPE

James Whitehouse, a British parliamentary minister, is accused of rape. His
former lover, Olivia Lytton brought forward the allegations which he denied.
This causes his wife, Sophie to grow suspicious of him. In the past, he was part
of the notorious, Libertine Club in Oxford
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When a murder takes place on the campus, James asks his then-girlfriend Sophie
to vouch for him. He and the current MP of the conservative party remove all
evidence of murder. Meanwhile, Holly Berry, their colleague, leaves Oxford
abruptly.

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At trial, they meet Kate Woodcraft. The couple suspect she’s Holly. It is later
revealed that Kate Woodcraft is indeed Holly and is going by a different name
now. Furthermore, we learn she left Oxford because James raped her on the night
of the murder. 

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THE JURY ACQUITS JAMES OF HIS CRIMES

Kate loses the case against James as the court finds him innocent. But Sophie
isn’t convinced. After a conversation with James in the elevator, she realizes
her husband’s terrible nature. James and Tom both had a hand in the Oxford
murder, and James had a history of sexually violating women. Soon after, she
approaches Kate to give her incriminating evidence against her husband to put
him in jail. Armed with new evidence and a stronger case, Tom and James are yet
again called to stand before the judge for allegations of murder. 


ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL OPEN ENDING EXPLAINED: DID ALL THREE WOMEN GET JUSTICE?

Anatomy of a Scandal [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/anatomy-of-a-scandal/]
didn’t show the verdict at the ending, but we can have our own explanations for
that. When Sophie says goodbye to Kate, she wishes her Merry Christmas,
suggesting a new verdict will arrive around that time. We can assume both James
and Tom were found guilty. Kate and Olivia finally avenged James
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-naomi-scott-who-plays-olivia-isnt-disappointed-by-the-open-ended-ending-of-anatomy-of-a-scandal/].
And lastly, Sophie is free from her manipulative husband
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The latest from David E.Kelley is a twisted tale of corruption, and sexual violence. Although the narrative was arresting, the ending left many questions answered. We hope to shed some light on the events that transpired in the courtroom thriller and explain the ending of Anatomy of a Scandal.
<h2>James Whitehouse accused of rape</h2>
James Whitehouse, a British parliamentary minister, is accused of rape. His former lover, Olivia Lytton brought forward the allegations which he denied. This causes his wife, Sophie to grow suspicious of him. In the past, he was part of the notorious, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/does-the-libertines-club-from-anatomy-of-a-scandal-exist-in-real-life-sarah-vaughan-reveals-the-real-fraternity-that-inspired-her/">Libertine Club in Oxford</a>. When a murder takes place on the campus, James asks his then-girlfriend Sophie to vouch for him. He and the current MP of the conservative party remove all evidence of murder. Meanwhile, Holly Berry, their colleague, leaves Oxford abruptly.
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At trial, they meet Kate Woodcraft. The couple suspect she&#8217;s Holly. It is later revealed that Kate Woodcraft is indeed Holly and is going by a different name now. Furthermore, we learn she left Oxford because James raped her on the night of the murder. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-anatomy-of-a-scandal-naomi-scott-tells-how-their-intimacy-coordinator-walked-them-through-the-cup-of-tea-analogy-with-consent/">Anatomy of a Scandal: Naomi Scott Tells How Their Intimacy Coordinator Walked Them Through ‘The Cup of Tea’ Analogy With Consent</a>
<h2>The jury acquits James of his crimes</h2>
Kate loses the case against James as the court finds him innocent. But Sophie isn&#8217;t convinced. After a conversation with James in the elevator, she realizes her husband&#8217;s terrible nature. James and Tom both had a hand in the Oxford murder, and James had a history of sexually violating women. Soon after, she approaches Kate to give her incriminating evidence against her husband to put him in jail. Armed with new evidence and a stronger case, Tom and James are yet again called to stand before the judge for allegations of murder. 
<h2>Anatomy of a Scandal Open ending explained: Did all three women get justice?</h2>
<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/anatomy-of-a-scandal/">Anatomy of a Scandal</a> didn&#8217;t show the verdict at the ending, but we can have our own explanations for that. When Sophie says goodbye to Kate, she wishes her Merry Christmas, suggesting a new verdict will arrive around that time. We can assume both James and Tom were found guilty. Kate and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-naomi-scott-who-plays-olivia-isnt-disappointed-by-the-open-ended-ending-of-anatomy-of-a-scandal/">Olivia finally avenged James</a>. And lastly, Sophie is free from <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-politics-consent-privilege-and-media-scrutiny-anatomy-of-a-scandal-stars-sienna-miller-rupert-friend-and-michelle-dockery-talk-about-the-familiar-terrain/">her manipulative husband</a>.
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'Anatomy of a Scandal' Ending Explained: Did All the Three Women Get Justice After the Second Trial? - Netflix Junkie

Srabani Biswas is a writer at Netflix Junkie. She is a sociology graduate from Lady Brabourne College. Previously, she has contributed to Sports India Show and The Sports Room as a sports writer, and interned at Ripples Learning. A daydreamer, a dancer, and a lover of dogs, she enjoys quiet evenings with her laptop and a cozy blanket. With so much to do and so little time, she is constantly worried about her growing pile of unread books and unwatched shows on Netflix. Her favourites include Stranger, Vincenzo, Hello! My twenties, Emily in Paris, Never Have I Ever, Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, Reply 1997 and Sex Education.

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