Cheryl’s backstory of a brutal upbringing and her genuine fear of losing her life or her relationship provide a rare-for-the-time look at the trans experience.
Cheryl’s boyfriend, Eddie, is unaware of her transition. In a particularly disturbing scene, detectives allow Eddie to barge into an interrogation and physically assault Cheryl to "verify" her sex. [S4E21] Fallacy
Despite acting in self-defense, Cheryl is prosecuted. The "fallacy" of the title refers to the legal and social misconceptions surrounding gender—specifically the "trans panic" defense and the refusal of the state to recognize her as a woman. Why It’s a "Hard Watch" Today Cheryl’s backstory of a brutal upbringing and her
Despite its flaws, "Fallacy" was progressive for its time by painting Cheryl as a sympathetic figure rather than a villain. It highlighted the issues regarding cruel and unusual punishment in the incarceration of trans people. Despite acting in self-defense, Cheryl is prosecuted