Ep 1. Little Lost Children
- TV-NR
- July 13, 2009
- 56 min
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6.6 (39)
Durham County season 2 episode 1, titled "Little Lost Children," is a gripping continuation of the Canadian crime drama. The episode kicks off with Detective Mike Sweeney (Hugh Dillon) investigating a particularly gruesome murder, one that resonates with him more than most. This prompts him to embark on a personal mission to catch the killer, and he soon becomes consumed by the case.
Meanwhile, his family is still reeling from the events of the previous season. Sweeney's wife, Audrey (Helene Joy), is struggling to cope with the aftermath of her traumatic experience at the hands of serial killer Ray Prager. Their daughter, Sadie (Laurence Leboeuf), is also dealing with her own demons, including the trauma of Prager's attack on her.
As Sweeney becomes increasingly obsessed with the case, Audrey begins to worry about the toll it's taking on him and their family. She's also dealing with her own issues, navigating the aftermath of her trauma while trying to be a supportive wife and mother.
The episode also introduces a new character, a teenage girl named Raylene Wilkins (Tatiana Maslany). Raylene is a troubled youth who has a connection to the murder case that Sweeney is investigating. She's been missing for several weeks, and her disappearance becomes another source of tension for both Sweeney and the community at large.
Overall, "Little Lost Children" is a tense and emotionally charged episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. It's a reminder that while the mysteries and crimes may drive the narrative, it's the characters and their relationships that make this show truly compelling.