Ep 1. The Crow

Safe House season 2 episode 1, titled "The Crow," follows ex-police officer Tom Brook (Stephen Moyer) and his wife Sam Brook (Zoë Tapper), who have turned their Lake District guest house into a safe house for people in need of protection. However, this season the couple face their toughest challenge yet when a young woman named Sophie Weir (Sunetra Sarker) arrives at the safe house.

Sophie is a witness in an ongoing trial against a notorious drugs gang, and she is being hunted by the gang members who want her dead before the trial begins. With the police unable to protect her, Tom and Sam must do everything in their power to keep Sophie safe.

As Tom and Sam begin to unravel the dangerous web of people hunting Sophie, they discover that the case is more complex than they initially thought. They are forced to seek help from their former colleague, DCI Mark Maxwell (Ashley Walters), who agrees to lend them a hand in finding out who is behind the threats.

Meanwhile, Tom is grappling with personal demons as he struggles to come to terms with what happened to him in his past. He receives unexpected assistance in the form of an old friend, Laura Marshall (Dervla Kirwan), who tries to help him deal with his trauma.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise, and each character is pushed to their limits. Tom and Sam must fight not only to keep Sophie safe but also to keep their own family together. The stakes are high, and the danger is ever-present.

Overall, Safe House season 2 episode 1 is an intense and gripping start to the season. The characters are well-developed, and the plot keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and thriller shows.