Ep 2. Part 2
- TV-PG
- May 20, 2018
- 58 min
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8.2 (224)
In Little Women season 1 episode 2, entitled "Part 2," viewers are taken back to the lives of the four March sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy - as they continue to navigate the challenges of growing up in the late 1800s.
We pick up where we left off in episode 1, with the girls getting ready for their Christmas celebration. Meg is preparing herself to attend a party hosted by her wealthy friend Sally Moffat, while Jo is trying to put on a brave face as she deals with rejection, having had her stories turned down by multiple publishers.
As the family prepares for the festivities, it becomes clear that each sister is struggling with her own set of troubles. Beth is still feeling the effects of her illness, and Amy is struggling to come to grips with her place in the family and whether she can ever measure up to her sisters.
Despite their difficulties, the sisters manage to band together to make the most of their holiday season. They put on a charming play for their mother, and even manage to find some joy in their situation, as they exchange gifts and share stories.
However, the celebration is short-lived, as the girls’ father, who has been serving as a chaplain in the war effort, falls ill with pneumonia. The girls must band together to support their mother and ensure that their father gets the care he needs.
Throughout the episode, we see the girls’ relationships grow and change as they come of age. Jo and Meg have a heart-to-heart conversation about their dreams and aspirations, revealing some of their deepest desires and insecurities. Beth, who is still struggling to regain her strength, continues to find solace in music and the comfort it brings her. And Amy, who is still trying to find her place in the family, takes a drastic step that has the potential to cause some serious consequences.
As the episode draws to a close, we are left with the sense that the March family will continue to face challenges, but they will do so together, with love and support as their guide. The sisters have grown and changed since we first met them, but their bond remains as strong as ever, and there’s no doubt that they’ll continue to face whatever life throws their way.
Overall, Little Women season 1 episode 2 is a heartwarming continuation of the story begun in episode 1. While the girls face some difficult challenges, the episode is filled with moments of joy and warmth that will leave viewers feeling satisfied and eager for more.