Ep 8. How Far Is Heaven
- TV-NR
- December 1, 2014
- 44 min
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7.7 (51)
In Strange Empire season 1 episode 8, titled "How Far Is Heaven," the women of Janestown are still reeling from the death of one of their own. Kat, still determined to find out who's responsible for the murder, drives herself to her breaking point. Meanwhile, Isabelle has taken a dangerous path in her search for revenge, and it's up to her sister and Marshal Caleb to intervene before it's too late.
As tensions continue to rise in Janestown, Rebecca is forced to face her own demons when a group of Native Americans come to town seeking refuge. Despite her initial reservations, Rebecca is moved by the plight of these people and finds herself drawn to their way of life. However, her actions have consequences that threaten to upend everything she's worked for.
At the same time, Ling goes to extraordinary lengths to try and save the life of a young Chinese girl who's been sold into prostitution. Her unorthodox methods have the potential to cause even more trouble for the women of Janestown, but Ling refuses to back down in her quest to right this terrible wrong.
As the episode continues, tensions between the town's different factions escalate even further. Isabelle's thirst for revenge begins to threaten the safety of those around her, while Kat's relentless pursuit of justice puts her own life in danger. Meanwhile, Rebecca struggles to reconcile her newfound empathy with the harsh realities of the world she lives in.
In the end, "How Far Is Heaven" is a gripping and emotional episode that explores the complex relationships and power dynamics at play in Janestown. With danger lurking at every turn, the town's residents must band together if they have any hope of surviving the challenges that lie ahead.