Episode 8 of *The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox* unfolds with Mignini receiving Amanda's letter via Don Saulo. Initially, he stubbornly refuses to read it, instead stashing it away somewhere in his house. Meanwhile, Amanda's life continues to weave its own narrative. She meets Chris in a quiet library, their love story blossoming into marriage and eventually the joyous arrival of their baby.
After receiving Amanda's third letter, Mignini's resolve crumbles, and he decides to respond. Though he can't engage in a dialogue about the trial, he candidly admits that Amanda occupies his thoughts frequently. He suggests she watch a particular movie, which, to her astonishment, turns out to be a poignant tale of a man wracked with guilt for having wrongly imprisoned an innocent person.
Time passes, and Amanda finds herself reuniting with her family. She shares her intention to return to Italy, a decision fueled by her persistent letter-writing to Mignini, whom she now affectionately refers to as Giuliano. She yearns for another encounter with him, understanding that harboring resentment won't aid her quest for understanding or inner peace.
Even after a decade, whispers of guilt linger around Amanda, with many still linking her to the murder. She grapples with the daunting task of living with this enduring stigma. Amanda confesses that when her daughter, Eureka, was born, she found herself apologizing to the infant for being her mother.
Her sister summons her to the kitchen, unleashing a torrent of frustration. She accuses Amanda of being self-absorbed and storms off, unyielding in her stance against Amanda's planned trip to Italy. In contrast, her father, though shocked by her revelation about Eureka, shows a glimmer of understanding and respect for her decision. Her mother, too, demonstrates remarkable resilience, offering to accompany Amanda and Chris on their journey.
The narrative then loops back, echoing the opening scenes of Episode 1. Don Saulo escorts Amanda to Mignini's location, both sharing a palpable tension as the meeting looms. When the prosecutor finally emerges, his nervousness is equally evident.
Seated across from each other, Amanda begins to read from her notes, detailing the profound harm Mignini's actions inflicted upon her and Meredith's family. Yet, this recitation only serves to ignite his anger. It's a repetition of her initial letter's sentiment, and he demands to know what more she expects from him.
Through their exchange of letters, he gradually came to like her, yet he still couldn't bring himself to admit he'd made a mistake or anything of the sort. In fact, he found himself repeatedly justifying the decisions that had led him down his past path. However, after more conversation, he finally opened up about his father—about how witnessing the man's death in his childhood had irrevocably altered the course of his life. At that moment, Mignini's emotions overwhelmed him, and he began to cry. It seemed as though he yearned to bare his soul and voice his truest thoughts, but the words remained trapped within him.
Then, Chris interrupted their heartfelt exchange, reminding Amanda that she needed to feed Eureka. Before bidding farewell, Mignini turned to Amanda and commented on how much motherhood had transformed her. Yet, Amanda firmly denied it, insisting that she had always been the same person. The prosecutor could only nod silently and hesitantly in response to her assertion.
Amanda's confrontations were far from over, for her mother was livid upon hearing about the recent events. She lashed out at Amanda, accusing her of putting herself and her family in harm's way for no good reason.
On another day, Amanda met up with Raffaele and introduced him to Eureka and Chris. They then set out for a walk, engaging in light-hearted chatter. But when Amanda inquired about Raffaele's current life, she was struck by how the case had made dating and job-hunting so much more difficult for him.
As they walked, their minds wandered back to the first time they had met. Amanda had gone to the theatre with Meredith, and after Meredith had left, she noticed a rather nerdy-looking boy. It was Raffaele, who asked if he could sit next to her. From that moment on, despite the language barrier between them, they delved into conversations about music, Seattle, and countless other topics.
However, the underlying reason for all this is her burning desire to ask him whether he harbors any regrets about having met her. To be candid, Raffaele did occasionally entertain such thoughts. But not anymore. If there's anything he does regret, it's that she returned to her house on that ill-fated day. Still, dwelling on "what ifs" is a futile endeavor that changes nothing. After this revelation, they share a heartfelt embrace and stand alone, watching the sunset for a while, lost in their own thoughts.
Later, Amanda engages in another heartfelt conversation with her mother. Edda confesses that she often felt consumed by guilt when Knox was behind bars. The guilt stemmed from laughing with friends and enjoying moments of relaxation while her daughter endured unimaginable hardships.
Tears stream down both their faces as Amanda acknowledges that her mother endured far greater suffering than she did, describing her as a pillar of strength.
Amanda had initially traveled there with the expectation that she needed Mignini to see her for who she has become. But she realizes now that she doesn't need his validation; she already knows her true self and has always been aware of it. This realization fills her with pride. With this newfound sense of self, she and her mother come to a mutual decision to leave Italy behind.
Before departing, Amanda feels compelled to do one last thing. They make a stop by the house where Amanda once shared a home with Meredith. Amanda stands there, gazing at the familiar facade as she reflects on her life and the memories they shared. She is torn between the pain of sifting through years of trauma to unearth the loving memories of her friend and the stark contrast of Meredith's multifaceted personality that she had always witnessed.
In this moment, she mourns for both of them and the lives they could have led. Yet, amidst the sorrow, a glimmer of hope persists.
Then, our attention shifts to Don Saulo, who is seen at a church. He steps into the confessional booth, and almost immediately, someone arrives, tears streaming down their face, seeking absolution. The series keeps us in suspense, not revealing the identity of the confessor, but it strongly hints that it's Mignini.
