Burden of Truth
When a mining company reopens a dormant mine outside Millwood, Joanna Hanley Chang and Billy Crawford, lawyers and new parents, step in to protect a local woman's home from certain destruction. When the mine swiftly retaliates, Joanna is forced to confront a long-buried secret from her past and scramble to protect the future of her career and her family. As both sides prepare for war with the fate of Millwood at stake, Joanna and Billy must juggle their life with a newborn with waging a legal battle against a corporate titan. When they come across evidence the mine isn't what it claims to be, Joanna seizes an opportunity to launch an unexpected legal battle that will bring the company to its knees.
- Metascore69
- 2018-2021
- 4 seasons
- The CW
- Drama
- TV-PG
When a mining company reopens a dormant mine outside Millwood, Joanna Hanley Chang and Billy Crawford, lawyers and new parents, step in to protect a local woman's home from certain destruction. When the mine swiftly retaliates, Joanna is forced to confront a long-buried secret from her past and scramble to protect the future of her career and her family. As both sides prepare for war with the fate of Millwood at stake, Joanna and Billy must juggle their life with a newborn with waging a legal battle against a corporate titan. When they come across evidence the mine isn't what it claims to be, Joanna seizes an opportunity to launch an unexpected legal battle that will bring the company to its knees.
Season 4 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
River City
Fri, Jul 30, 2021 44 mins
With Millwood divided over a proposed mining project, lawyer and new mother Joanna Chang takes on the case of a landowner whose farm is standing in the way of the mine.
Episode 2
Breaking Points
Fri, Aug 6, 2021 44 mins
Joanna searches for her client's long-lost daughter to protect her client's legal interests and keep the case alive. Billy Crawford calls on an unexpected expert to help him examine the accident scene.
Episode 3
From Out the Gloomy Rack
Fri, Aug 13, 2021 44 mins
Joanna becomes the target of a mysterious criminal investigation. Luna rushes back to Millwood to aid her sister. Beckbie helps Kip deal with a personal problem. Taylor makes a shocking discovery as she continues her investigation.
Episode 4
Scorched Earth
Fri, Aug 20, 2021 44 mins
Joanna races to find evidence to dismiss the charges against her before her end-of-day hearing. Her relentless pursuit of evidence will lead into conflict with her legal team. Billy's searches for a lead in the case against the mine.
Episode 5
Spirits in the Material World
Fri, Aug 27, 2021 44 mins
Joanna and Billy are struggling to deal with the demands of being new parents. They are blindsided when their injunction against the mine is overturned.
Episode 6
The Homecoming
Fri, Sep 3, 2021 44 mins
The return of her client's missing daughter. Joanna sees an opportunity to restart the case against the mine. She and Billy investigate further. It's clear nothing about the Oro North mine is as it seems.
Episode 7
Where the Shadows Lie Waiting...
Fri, Sep 10, 2021 44 mins
With one day left before the disciplinary hearing, Joanna and Billy set out to finish the case against the mine. Luna tries to establish a connection between the mine and the trafficking ring. Taylor's determined to protect Dee from her ex-boyfriend.
Episode 8
Standing by Peaceful Waters
Fri, Sep 17, 2021 44 mins
Joanna begins to chart a new path for the future. Billy gets some unexpected help in his pursuit of a new client. Dee's legal case is at a dead end. Luna is unsure where to turn.