A brand new clip fromThe Connersseason 7, episode 14, reveals Darlene stealthily asking for legal advice about Mark’s hacking situation. As theRoseannespinoff sequel officially kicks off the final stretch of its run, some storylines are developing towards their eventual resolution.The Connersseason 7 brought backRoseanne’s deathas the center of its storytelling in an unexpected way, but while Darlene deals with revisiting the tragedy, she also has to keep an eye on Mark, who finds himself embroiled in illegal hacking.
In aScreenRantexclusive clip forThe Connersseason 7, episode 14, “Danny Boy, the Interview, the New Hire, and the Hanging Chad,“Darlene attempts to ask Jean for legal advice about her son’s current illegal activity. However, Dan and Roseanne’s daughter isn’t as smooth as she thinks she is, as the lawyer eventually realizes that she is being asked about a matter that is entirely unrelated to the class-action lawsuit or the Conner matriarch’s death. Watch the video below:
How Mark’s Hacking Plot Can Connect To The Conners' Class-Action Lawsuit
Mark Can Land In Jail For His Hacking Activities
As established inThe Connersseason 7premiere,Mark has been earning a lot of money due to under-the-table hacking. Jackie was the first one to actually find out about it and tried to warn him about the matter, but he was adamant about it. Jackie eventually found out, resulting in an intense fight between the mother and son. Understandably, Jackie is worried about him, considering the dangers of his activities. So far, Mark’s hacking methods and the class-action lawsuit about Roseanne’s death have been separate, but the latest scene may be the start of them converging.
Given the money, it’s difficult to imagine that Mark will willingly give up his hacking ways. However, it’s also unlikely thatThe Connerswill end without any kind of fallout from it. Assuming that Mark gets caught, it will require money just to get him out of legal trouble. The funds that will be needed for that may come from whatever settlement the family will receive from the class-action lawsuit. This way,The Connerscan maintain its identity as a show about middle-class American families.
Our Take On The Lingering Storylines In The Conners
Roseanne’s Death Gives The Conners Season 7 A Clear Focus
Obviously,the main focus ofThe Connersseason 7 is Roseanne’s death, which is an interesting choice, considering how the clan has moved on from it. It’s actually a great way to bring the Roseanne franchise full circle. Regardless of what happened behind the scenes, Roseanne remains a beloved member of theConner family. For the longest time, she was the center of the comedy universe, so it makes sense that the clan revisits her tragedy before it ends.
Beyond that, however, it gives the show a clear central plot, with a few B-narratives also simultaneously playing out. That includes Mark’s hacking business and Darlene’s growing frustration with her marriage. Meanwhile, Jackie struggles to be fulfilled on the heels of her retirement. All of these stories will likely all get resolved, resulting in a satisfying send-off inThe Connersfinale.
New episodes ofThe Connersair Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on ABC and are available to stream the next day on Hulu.
