Double Jeopardy

Libby Parsons enjoys a seemingly perfect life with her husband, Nick, and their young son, Matty, in the picturesque Pacific Northwest. They are celebrating Nick's recent business successes, highlighting the joys of their family life.

Nick surprises Libby with the idea of buying a sailboat, intending to take her on a romantic getaway. This moment symbolizes their shared dreams and plans for the future together as a family.

Libby awakens to a nightmare, discovering herself covered in blood with Nick missing. The shock leaves her disoriented as she frantically searches for answers while a bloody knife is found on the sailboat.

Despite the absence of Nick's body, Libby finds herself accused of murder when evidence suggests a violent confrontation. The situation escalates as prosecutors reveal Nick's life insurance policy as a motive for the alleged crime.

After a trial, Libby is found guilty and sentenced to a women's prison, torn away from her son, Matty. The heartbreak of her conviction is compounded by the loss of her life as a mother.

During her time in prison, Libby grapples with despair, especially with her friend Angie no longer bringing Matty to visit. The emotional weight of being separated from her child intensifies her suffering.

A fellow inmate informs Libby about the principle of double jeopardy, revealing she cannot be tried for the same crime twice. This knowledge ignites a fierce determination in Libby to seek revenge once she is paroled.

Over six years, Libby dedicates herself to training her body, preparing for a confrontation with Nick. This physical transformation represents her shift from victimhood to empowerment as she braces for her inevitable escape.

After her release into a halfway house, Libby is determined to find her son and Nick. When her efforts for information are rebuffed, she resorts to desperate measures, breaking in to gather clues but is caught by her parole officer.

Libby escapes into the ocean, evading capture and beginning her relentless search for the truth. As she travels across various locations, her parole officer, Travis, is hot on her trail, trying to prevent any further chaos.

Libby's journey leads her to heartbreaking revelations about Nick's faked death and betrayal. The revelation that she has been misled for years fuels her determination to confront her husband and reclaim her life.

In New Orleans, Libby finally locates Nick but learns her son has been raised to believe she's dead. This devastating discovery orchestrated by Nick alongside Angie intensifies Libby's drive for confrontation.

In a high-stakes showdown, Libby finally comes face-to-face with Nick and Travis. Tensions escalate as Libby demands answers, seeking not only justice but also closure for the years of pain and betrayal.

The confrontation reveals intense truths, ultimately leading to Libby's emotional reunion with her son, Matty. This moment symbolizes her fight for justice and the reclamation of her identity as a mother.

Libby emerges from the turmoil not only as a survivor but as a fierce protector of her family. She learns that the strength of a mother knows no bounds, embodying a warrior’s spirit as she vows to protect her child at all costs.