2 parts Ongoing MatureAfter dismantling her corrupt predecessors, Annalise Kent becomes the managing partner of the new Kent Payne Pierce firm. Though her mentor, who spearheaded the takedown, retires, he urges her to lead, telling Annalise that the city needs a powerful figure who looks like her. Determined to reshape the firm's legacy, Annalise recruits a team as unique as her vision.
First, she brings in the notorious Olivia Pierce, a former D.C. fixer whose reputation is in shambles after her scandalous affair with the Mayor of Washington, D.C. Facing financial ruin and a tarnished image, Olivia is given a lifeline when Annalise makes her a name partner, offering her a chance to rebuild her career alongside her loyal but equally fractured team.
On the other hand, Annalise elevates her prodigy, Jessica Payne, a rising star in the cutthroat world of New York corporate law. Known for her razor-sharp intellect and controversial pro bono cases, Jessica brings both prestige and notoriety to the firm. However, her clandestine affiliations and morally gray decisions lead her partners into dangerous territory. Annalise and Olivia must decide whether to abandon Jessica or dive deeper into the murky waters of corporate corruption and political intrigue.