[s2e4] Legacy «2027»

: Emily is brought to the hospital in a coma with severe internal injuries.

: The person meant to protect the child is the one harming her. [S2E4] Legacy

: Doctors and detectives initially suspect physical and sexual abuse by a family member. : Emily is brought to the hospital in

: The mother had been systematically poisoning and injuring Emily to gain attention and sympathy. Key Themes the legal hurdles the detectives faced

If you are writing a paper on this episode, are you focusing on the of the mother, the legal hurdles the detectives faced, or the cinematic portrayal of child abuse?

: The investigation reveals Emily has "Munchausen syndrome by proxy" inflicted by her mother.