The Prosecutor accusations loom heavily over Jacopo, branding him as Maya's killer. He steadfastly refuses to confess, an act the prosecutor perceives as a nearly insulting defiance. Lidia and Teresa, determined to uncover the truth, lay siege to Enrico's resolve, urging him to embrace the case with open arms.
Maya's life was abruptly terminated by a wire, tightly wrapped around her neck. In pursuit of leads, Lidia engages Maya's pimp, compensating him for insights into the deceased's life. He reveals a孤独 soul, Maya, who kept to herself, her social circle confined strictly to her workplace. As Lidia surveys Maya's quarters, she spots damaged windows and ongoing construction work, hinting at overlooked details. As she prepares to leave, a fragment of Maya's routine surfaces—a weekly visit to the Murazzi market on Wednesdays.
Marianna, accompanied by Lorenzo, requests Lidia's hand in marriage from her parents. Their decision hangs in limbo, yet Teresa's disturbance is palpable. Andrea, painting a vision of America, extends an invitation to Lidia, handing her a ticket as a beacon of hope. He promises refuge on a ship should her appeal fail, even suggesting she join him without a marital vow, free to be herself in the bustling city of New York. Lidia departs, torn between paths.
Drawn to Murazzi's market by curiosity, Lidia seeks answers about Maya's fate. A prostitute's whisper reveals Maya as the general's favorite, a bombshell that propels Lidia into action. Without hesitation, she hops onto a military truck transporting prostitutes back to their camp. There, her charm captivates a soldier, whom she subsequently incapacitates to gain access to General Valery, a recurring character from episode 1, Adele's estranged father. He unravels the mystery—Maya was his spy, wrapped in secrecy.
Jacopo, clinging to his innocence, confides in Lidia and Enrico about Nicole, a tale that took a dramatic turn when she encountered Louis, the leader of a violent rebellion. Her infatuation with Louis led to an impulsive escape into the night. Jacopo's sheltering of Nicole and Louis after their prison escape brought them to Turin. The tickets to Uruguay, seen in Jacopo's possession, were intended for them. With Enrico's departure, Jacopo reveals their imminent departure via a Genoa-bound train, sharing his plan to bribe the conductor with the money.
Lidia, having deciphered the money's hiding spot, retrieves it. She intercepts Louis and Nicole, delivering the funds. Nicole's hand, extended for a handshake, triggers a memory—Maya's hand, a tattoo faintly erased, marking her as a revolutionary comrade. With this realization, Lidia rushes to Maya's room, uncovering an anarchist library, a permit for exile from French authorities, and a photo revealing Maya's camaraderie with Nicole and Louis.
Teresa, accompanied by Albertina, visits Lorenzo, where the former lavishes praise on Lorenzo's character yet refuses to grant him her blessing. Her motive is unrelated to Lorenzo's request to halt Marianna's pursuit but stems from concerns for her daughter. Initially, Marianna will be captivated by the view from Lorenzo's room, yet within a few months, she will realize his limitations and develop an attraction towards someone wealthier. Her love for herself outweighs her affection for Lorenzo. Teresa hands him money and implores him to abandon his pursuit of Marianna.
Unbeknownst to them, Maya had already surrendered Nicole and Louis to the police, who were hot on her trail for betrayal. Their visit to Turin was not to meet Jacopo but to eliminate Maya. Jacopo served merely as their conduit and is innocent, except for aiding anarchists. Enrico and Lidia venture towards the freight train, but Enrico sustains an injury, forcing Lidia to proceed alone, armed with a revolver. She narrowly catches the train and confronts Nicole and Louis with the gun drawn. Nicole admits to killing Maya, while Louis impulsively attacks her. In the tumult, Louis is thrown off the moving train. Lidia challenges Nicole to confess her true feelings for Jacopo, and Nicole does so. Consequently, Jacopo is freed, while Nicole is apprehended. Heartbroken, Marianna rushes to Teresa, revealing Lorenzo's departure.
The day of the appeal's decision arrives, with the press flocking outside to cover the event, and a multitude of women rallying to support Lidia. Disappointingly, the Court rejects the appeal and dismisses Lidia's claim. Lidia pens a farewell note to her colleagues and bids adieu without formal goodbyes. As she prepares to leave, she encounters a cheering crowd that lambasts the court's verdict. Among them, she spots Enrico and Jacopo. Tears well up in Lidia's eyes as she embraces her brother. Andrea offers her a ride in his carriage. However, before boarding, she casts a poignant glance back at the camera, and the scene fades to black.
Given the appeal's outcome, it seems improbable that Lidia will ever practice law again in Italy within the confines of the show's universe. In stark contrast to the narrative, the real-life aftermath of Lidia Poet's disbarment sparked a significant transformation. It served as a pivotal moment that redefined society's perception of women in the workforce and their roles. Public debates flourished, advocating for women like Lidia who aspired to achieve beyond traditional familial confines.
Whether Lidia boarded Andrea's carriage remains uncertain. In reality, Lidia Poet never left for New York. Instead, she devoted most of her life to working at her brother Giovanni's law office.
