Ep 2. Burn Me When I'm Gone

Sarah, Mary, and Karen's interconnected stories continue in the second episode of Tell Me Your Secrets, titled "Burn Me When I'm Gone." The episode opens with Karen, struggling to cope with the aftermath of her daughter's death. Karen turns to alcohol and drugs to numb her pain, but her lawyer urges her to get her life together if she wants to avoid a life sentence for her past crimes.

Meanwhile, Mary has been released from prison and is living in protective custody. She is haunted by her past and is desperate to find her daughter. Mary meets a fellow inmate who tells her about a man named Kit Parker, who has connections to the trafficking ring that stole her daughter. Mary decides to track down Parker, but her search leads her to a dead end.

Sarah, who is now going by Emma, is living with her new boyfriend, her former therapist. She is trying to start a new life, away from her abusive ex-husband and the dangerous people who are after her. Emma is struggling to trust anyone after what she has been through, but her therapist assures her that she is safe.

As the episode progresses, the boundaries between the three women's stories begin to blur. Karen meets with a mysterious man who may be able to help her find her daughter. Mary discovers that Kit Parker has ties to Emma's ex-husband, and Emma begins to realize that her therapist may not have her best interests at heart.

"Burn Me When I'm Gone" is a tense and atmospheric episode that deepens the show's central mystery while delving further into the characters' complicated backstories. The episode features strong performances from the show's cast, particularly Amy Brenneman as Karen, who portrays her character's grief and guilt with raw emotion.

The episode also includes several well-executed suspenseful moments, such as when Mary breaks into a house in search of information and when Emma's therapist's true intentions are revealed. The show continues to balance its slow-burn storytelling with enough twists and turns to keep the audience engaged.

Overall, "Burn Me When I'm Gone" is another solid entry in Tell Me Your Secrets' first season. The episode provides new information about the show's characters and sets up new plotlines for future episodes, while also delivering suspenseful and emotionally charged scenes.