Ep 2. Pill Shills

In the second episode of the fifth season of Bosch, titled "Pill Shills," we see Detective Harry Bosch and his partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, investigating a pill mill operation that has been preying on people addicted to opioids. The episode begins with the detectives arriving at a homeless camp where they find a corpse of a young woman who had died from an overdose of pills. They soon discover that the pills were obtained from a nearby medical clinic where staff were involved in the illegal distribution of opioids.

The detectives launched an investigation to expose the illegal activities of the clinic. As they try to gather evidence, they realize that the clinic's doctor has gone into hiding. However, they are able to locate the doctor's vehicle and discover that he has recently visited a pharmacy to fill a prescription. They trace the prescriptions filled by the doctor and manage to gather enough evidence to issue a search warrant for the clinic.

At the same time, Harry's daughter, Maddie, continues her internship with defense attorney Honey Chandler, who is dealing with a case where her client has been accused of murder. Maddie is tasked with helping Chandler prepare for the trial and she soon learns about the tactics used by the defense to sway the jury. Maddie also uncovers some potentially damning information about the accused that could sway the case in favor of the prosecution.

Meanwhile, Harry's personal life becomes complicated when his ex-girlfriend, Eleanor Wish, returns to him for help in finding her missing husband. Despite their bitter past, Harry agrees to help her and the search takes them to Las Vegas where they end up confronting some dangerous individuals.

The episode is filled with tension as the detectives race against time to prevent more deaths from the opioid epidemic. The investigation is fraught with danger as they get closer to uncovering the truth about the pill mill operation. At the same time, Maddie faces her own challenges as she tries to balance her internship with her loyalty to her father, who is on the opposite side of the legal system as a detective.

As the episode progresses, the tension builds, and the characters' personal lives intersect with their professional lives in unexpected ways. This adds complexity to the storyline and keeps the viewer engaged as they try to unravel the mysteries and secrets that have been hidden.

Overall, "Pill Shills" is an exciting and action-packed episode that gives us a deeper insight into the characters and their motivations. The show continues to impress with its engaging plotlines, well-developed characters, and attention to detail. Fans and newcomers alike will find themselves drawn into the world of Bosch and eagerly anticipating the next installment.