Ep 10. Secrets And Lies

In Big Sky season 2 episode 10 titled “Secrets and Lies,” the majority of the episode focuses on a tense standoff between Cassie Dewell, Jenny Hoyt, and the Kleinsasser family. The Kleinsasser’s vast and powerful ranch is the setting for most of the episode as the detectives try to identify and apprehend the monster at the center of the series’ grisly crimes.

In the previous episode, the detectives learned that Blake Kleinsasser, the youngest of the Kleinsasser clan, is the serial kidnapper and murderer that they’ve been hunting all season. After escaping captivity, Blake shot his own father and vowed to take down his entire family before he’s caught.

Throughout the episode, Cassie and Jenny hide throughout the vast Kleinsasser property desperately trying to find a way to bring Blake to justice. Meanwhile, the Kleinsasser family works overtime to keep their family secrets hidden from outsiders and maintain their reputation in the community.

Throughout the tension-filled episode, the detectives uncover some shocking truths about the Kleinsasser family. Despite their pretenses of being the picture-perfect all-American family, they’ve been hiding a laundry list of dark secrets, including countless instances of abuse, rape, incest, and murder. The detectives struggle to come to grips with how pervasive the Kleinsasser’s influence is in the state, which has allowed their atrocities to continue unchecked for so long.

As they navigate the highly volatile situation, Cassie and Jenny start to develop a greater mutual respect and trust for each other, bonding over their shared experiences of grief and trauma. They manage to work together seamlessly to prevent the vengeful Blake Kleinsasser from inflicting further carnage on his family and the state at large.

Ultimately, the episode ends with Blake Kleinsasser dead, but the impact of his actions is far-reaching and will likely have continued repercussions throughout the rest of the season. As they collect evidence and work to aid any other victims that they can, Cassie, Jenny, and the rest of the detectives are even more resolute in their determination to uncover the rest of the Kleinsasser family’s sordid past, despite any obstacles they may face.

“Secrets and Lies” is an emotional and harrowing episode that brings several plotlines to a head and sets the stage for the rest of the season. The tense standoffs and dramatic revelations make for a thrilling watch, but the show also manages to tackle heavier subjects with sensitivity and nuance. Fans of the show are sure to be left on the edge of their seats in anticipation of what will happen next.