The Rainmaker season 1 episode 3 ending explained: What's behind the twist with Jackie and Melvin Pritcher? 

The Rainmaker season 1 has unravelled more details about the mysterious case of Donny Ray's death in episode 3. While giving more clarity about the incident, the latest episode also touched upon several personal struggles that test Rudy and Bruiser in their journeys.

From interrogating the doctor in charge to finding the patient who shared a room with Donny, Rudy and the team make significant progress in their attempt to bring justice to Ray and his mother. While they learn more about the dark deeds of Melvin Pritcher, the episode also gives more clues about the involvement of the nurse, Jackie Lemancyzk.

While leaving her hiding spot towards the end of the episode, Jackie gets a flat tire. Then, as she stops a car passing by to seek help, Melvin Pritcher comes out of that car. Ending the episode, it is revealed that Melvin has made Jackie a captive.

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The Rainmaker season 1 episode 3 ending explained: What happened between Jackie and Melvin?

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The Rainmaker season 1 finally revealed one of the missing characters in Donny Ray's death case: ICU nurse Jackie Lemancyzk. Previously, Rudy, Bruiser, and Deck had learnt that she was one of the nurses who looked after Ray and was later fired from North City General Hospital. The first episode also showed Melvin searching for Jackie.

In the latest episode, viewers saw that Jackie was hiding at her ex-boyfriend's house from Leo Drummond's firm and Melvin. While the reasons for it may not be clear, her actions prove that she has a major involvement in Donny's case. After Rudy and Deck came searching for her, she decided to leave the location.

Towards the end of episode 3, it is shown that she is on the road, driving to a location viewers are not informed about. However, her tire gets punctured midway, prompting her to seek help from the passers-by.

As one car stops to aid her, it is revealed that it is Melvin Pritcher who stopped, indicating that he was possibly following her. The screen goes blank as Jackie frantically tries to run away from Melvin, hinting that something bad is coming her way.

At the end of The Rainmaker season 1 episode 3, an isolated house is shown where Melvin is casually jamming to a song and having cereal. Meanwhile, in a corner behind him, Jackie sits unconscious. This hints that he has managed to catch Jackie, making her a target of his next dark deed.

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What was Bruiser's offer to Leo in The Rainmaker season 1 episode 3?

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Episode 3 also explores the puzzling mystery behind Bruiser's father and Leo. While Bruiser's imprisoned dad urges her to follow what Leo says, she remains unaware of the deal between the two characters that is impacting her current case.

It is further revealed in the episode that her father was jailed for helping someone called Rosalie Sutton escape the country. While not much is revealed about Rosalie, it is clear that she holds a strong connection to Bruiser's current dilemma with her father and Leo. FBI agents also show up at Bruiser's firm in episode 3, interrogating her about Rosalie while further informing her that she may be dead.

Towards the end of the episode, viewers get to see Bruiser and Leo meet secretly at a restaurant. She informs him that they knew Melvin Pritcher was the murderer of Donny Ray, and that Leo and the hospital were trying to hide this.

Taking this information to her advantage, she makes a bold offer that if Leo calls off the FBI in her father and Rosalie's case, she will settle Donny's case from their end at $80 million.

While the fate of this offer may be explored later, it is certain to bring more challenges for all the characters ahead. Bruiser is also shown thinking about her first meeting with Rosalie and her newborn baby, hinting that there is more to this case than what is known so far.

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What is revealed in the exchange between Rudy and his mother at the end of episode 3?

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One of the personal challenges that Rudy faces in the new episode is his mother finding out about his job. While he gets fired by Leo on the first day at work, his new role at Bruiser's firm and the tension behind Donny Ray's case stop him from informing his mother about the entire issue.

Moreover, the fight Rudy has with his mother's partner, Hank, in episode 1 further creates a rift between the son and the mother. In episode 3, Rudy's mother reaches Leo's firm to meet her son, only to find the truth about his job. Then, at the end of the episode, Rudy visits his mother and they have an honest discussion about all that is happening in their lives.

While Rudy opens up about his new job and case, his mother reveals that she finally ended things with Hank. The heartfelt exchange including big updates from their lives hints that Rudy and his mother may have a chance to rework their bond ahead.

From various personal battles to the mysteries behind Donny's demise, episode 3 brought several clues that are bound to bring more clarity in the coming episodes.

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Watch The Rainmaker season 1 on USA Network and Peacock.