WARNING: This article may contain spoilers for Perry Mason episode 8. Read at your own risk.
Perry Mason episode 8 is arriving later this week on HBO, with the title "Chapter 8." This will be a significant episode as it serves as the season finale of the series. It will continue following Emily's trial and we're going to see the end result of it.
According to the synopsis of Perry Mason episode 8, the team has received some unvarnished critique from Hamilton Burger. This leads to Della presenting an increasingly stubborn Mason with her case for putting Emily on the stand.
Mason, Della, Strickland, and Drake true to tie up all the loose ends and prepare for their future as the sensational trial comes to an end. It's interesting to see how Emily's trial would end, given that this is the central plot of the story throughout the season.
Perry Mason episode 8 may not, also, be leaving some huge cliffhangers when it comes to this case, especially since the main goal here is tying up all the loose ends. Instead, the story will likely move into a different direction and will open new cases for the titular character.
We could see Mason taking on more cases, which could further challenge as to who he is and what he wants. One of the most interesting things about the series is that it is an origin story. It shows how the titular character becomes a legend that was shown in other source materials.
Meanwhile, there is no need to worry about the future of the series as HBO has already renewed Perry Mason season 2. It was originally intended to be a limited series, but it looks like the network has high hopes for the show and wants to bring more stories in the future.
The renewal decision comes after the series receives both solid ratings and critical reception. In a press release, HBO confirmed that over eight million viewers watched the first episode across all measurements. This is a good indication that there is a demand moving forward.
What makes Perry Mason a strong player for HBO is that it has the potential to be different almost every season and each could represent a different case. Its tone is, also, different from other series and it could build up more stories over time.
However, even though Perry Mason season 2 has been renewed, it won't possibly arrive anytime soon on HBO. Considering the current global health crisis, cast and crew may not be able to start working immediately. If ever, we could expect the new season dropping in mid-2021.
Perry Mason episode 8 airs on Sunday night, Aug. 9, on HBO.
