Ep 2. The Escape, Pt. 2

Hetty Feather season 1 episode 2 picks up where episode 1 left off, with Hetty and her best friend Polly still trying to escape the oppressive Foundling Hospital that they have been sent to. Throughout the episode, Hetty and Polly employ any means necessary to break free of their confines, despite the punishments that await them if they are caught.

Throughout the episode, Hetty manages to make small allies here and there, such as a helpful kitchen worker who gives her food and a clue to help her find a way out. Hetty and Polly use this clue to sneak through the hospital's ventilation system, narrowly avoiding detection by the watchful nurses and matrons who patrol the halls.

Hetty's desperation to escape is only heightened by the fact that her mother, who left her at the Foundling Hospital as a baby, has recently requested to see her. Hetty is struggling to come to terms with her abandonment, and is determined to find out who her mother is and why she left her.

As the episode progresses, the stakes become higher for Hetty and Polly's escape. When their plan to escape via a window is thwarted, they must resort to a more dangerous method - climbing up onto the hospital's dangerously high roof. The girls are nearly caught by the hospital's strict head nurse, Matron Bottomly, but ultimately manage to make it safely to the ground.

Once outside, Hetty and Polly are free to explore the city and enjoy their newfound freedom. However, Hetty's reunion with her mother does not go as planned, and Hetty must grapple with feelings of hurt and disappointment as she tries to understand the reasons behind her mother's actions.

Overall, Hetty Feather season 1 episode 2 is a thrilling continuation of the show's first episode, full of tense moments and heart-wrenching reveals. It is a show that provides a fascinating glimpse into life in 19th century England, and has a relatable protagonist in Hetty, whose experiences are sure to resonate with viewers of all ages.