High Crimes

Audience emotional responses for 'High Crimes' are dominated by the intense suspense and moral complexities inherent in its Crime, Drama, and Mystery genres. High **Anxiety** is felt due to the high-stakes military court-martial and the constant danger Claire faces while uncovering a conspiracy. **Anticipation** and **Curiosity** drive the audience as the mystery of her husband's true identity and past unfolds, and the truth behind the murder and cover-up is slowly revealed. **Empathy** is strongly evoked for Claire Kubik, who is thrust into a terrifying and confusing situation, fighting for her husband's life against a powerful and potentially corrupt system. **Anger** is directed at the injustice within the military justice system, the perpetrators of the war crimes, and those involved in the cover-up. **Surprise** stems from the initial revelation of the husband's true identity and the subsequent twists and turns as the conspiracy is exposed. A sense of **Sadness** arises from Claire's personal turmoil and the gravity of the alleged war crimes, while the nature of the atrocities and the ruthless efforts to suppress the truth create a **Disturbing** atmosphere.