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Episode 7 of “The Slap”: Parenting on Trial
In Episode 7 of “The Slap,” titled “Parenting on Trial,” we see little Hugo embark on his first day of school. It doesn’t take long before the principal calls, reporting that Hugo has thrown an “extended tantrum” and is now in time out. Rosie, his mom, reacts to this news as if it were the end of the world, viewing “time out” as a form of “restraints.” Her passionate speech about raising Hugo as an equal seems to push the principal to consider expelling him.
Rosie quickly heads from the school to a meeting with the district attorney, who reveals that Than, Harry’s lawyer, has unearthed a police report from five years back. It details an incident where Gary, Hugo’s father, found their then-seven-month-old son alone at home and called the cops, not knowing Rosie had left in a fog due to post-partum depression. This revelation devastates Rosie, who blames Hector for bringing it up, while he accuses her of jeopardizing their friendship over this battle. In a last-ditch effort to sway the trial, Rosie visits Richie to persuade him to submit his barbecue photos as evidence, but he’s not interested. His mother tells Rosie to leave them alone.
Rosie’s final attempt before the trial is to get Harry to plead no contest, which only pushes his lawyer to seek a dismissal. Meanwhile, Gary attends an art opening and takes the chance to criticize a young artist’s work, calling painting an outdated impulse. Unsurprisingly, this leads to the two of them spending the night together.
When the trial kicks off the next morning, it initially seems like Rosie has the upper hand as she portrays herself as a good mother whose child was assaulted. However, Than swiftly counters with evidence of Gary’s drinking and Rosie’s own past struggles with alcohol while breastfeeding. The gut punch comes when he brings up her post-partum depression and the regrettable day she left Hugo behind. The slap, while seemingly trivial, raises deep questions about community bonds and our responsibilities to one another.
Rosie’s turmoil, guilt, and self-reproach form the emotional core of this unfolding tragedy. After an intense moment on the stand, Gary decides to step in and asks the D.A. to include Richie’s photos as evidence—ultimately throwing one more innocent into the fire and severing their community ties.
Though “The Slap” started as an Australian novel and series, it adapts seamlessly to its New York setting, a city that continually evolves and where everyone, from the affluent to the struggling artists, contributes to the relentless grind of life. As Than notes in an earlier episode, New York is about tribes, and sometimes it’s just about the two of you.
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Conclusion
In summary, Episode 7 of “The Slap” dives deep into the complexities of parenting, guilt, and community, showcasing how a single incident can unravel relationships and expose the vulnerabilities of those involved.