The Emperor of Ocean Park
In the worlds of politics, academia, and the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard, Talcott Garland is an Ivy League law professor whose quiet life is shattered when his father, Judge Oliver Garland, dies of an apparent heart attack. The nature of the judge’s death is questioned by Tal’s sister, Mariah, a former journalist and inveterate conspiracy theorist, who believes that the judge, a failed Black nominee to the Supreme Court, met with foul play.
Episodes
Season 1 — 10 episodes
E1
Chapter One
60m·3.5
After renowned judge Oliver Garland is found dead in his home, his three adult children—Addison, Mariah, and Tal—gather for the funeral. Shocked by her father's abrupt passing, Mariah begins questioning if foul play was involved.
E2
Chapter Two
60m·2.5
Two years after his shock announcement, Judge Garland contemplates his next career move. Discovering that another close to their family has been murdered, Mariah's suspicions around her father's demise grow further.
E3
Chapter Three
60m·2.5
Tal's paranoia intensifies following his mysterious run-in with Agent McDermott; Mariah's investigation into her father's death has her reminiscing on her career as a Pulitzer Award-winning journalist.
E4
Chapter Four
60m·3.5
Tal enlists a colleague's help to track Kimmer's whereabouts; furthering their investigation, Tal and Mariah look to an old friend of their father's for answers.
E5
Chapter Five
60m·2.0
Stuck on a clue that The Judge left behind, Tal turns to his father's old chess buddy for help. Meanwhile, Mariah seeks the help of an old colleague to dig up information on Jack Ziegler.
E6
Chapter Six
60m·2.0
Tal's distractedness and frustrations lead to an unexpected outburst that threatens his career and his marriage; Mariah uses her husband to chase a new lead.
E7
Chapter Seven
60m·10.0
After discovering that their older brother is responsible for hiding a valuable piece of information, Tal and Mariah track down a reluctant Addison for answers.
E8
Chapter Eight
60m·2.0
Following the tragic events in 2003, The Judge looks to Jack Ziegler to exact a plan of revenge.
E9
Chapter Nine
60m
Tal and Mariah struggle with new information they've learned about their father's dealings. Still on the hunt for 'the arrangements', Tal sets a trap to draw out his adversaries.
E10
Chapter Ten
60m
Tal and Mariah look to end the search for 'the arrangements' once and for all. Tal and Kimmer contemplate what's next for their relationship.
