Series synopsis
Guilty Party is an American comedy crime mystery television series that premiered on Paramount+ on October 14, 2021. It ended on December 9, 2021. It was created by Rebecca Addelman. It stars Kate Beckinsale, Jules Latimer, Geoff Stults and Laurie Davidson.
Beth Burgess, a discredited journalist, is desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn't commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.
Premise
Beth Burgess, a discredited journalist, is desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn't commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kate Beckinsale as Beth Burgess
- Jules Latimer as Toni Plimpton
- Geoff Stults as Marco
- Laurie Davidson as George
- Andre Hyland as Wyatt
- Tiya Sircar as Fiona
- Alanna Ubach as Tessa
Guest cast
- Cody Kearsley as Wallace Plimpton
- Lori Bachynski as Pregnant Woman
- Madeleine Arthur as Amber
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 14, 2021 | December 9, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Last Real Journalist Working in Denver Frustrated and stuck at an unfulfilling job, disgraced journalist Beth Burgess finds possible redemption in the story of a lifetime when Toni Plimpton, an incarcerated mother convicted of murdering her husband Wallace, reaches out to her to help prove her innocence. |
October 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Crazy Bitches Who Kill After realizing that Toni is courting other journalists, Beth tracks down Toni’s unsavory brother-in-law, Wyatt, and his hotheaded business partner, George, to begin her investigation into the events that led to Wallace’s murder. |
October 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
You Might Be All She's Got Beth immediately runs into obstacles with an expedited deadline and while inspecting Wyatt's alibi. |
October 21, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Paramount+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 14, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 9, 2021 |
| Runtime | 32 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |