Ep 2. Where There's Smoke

The Deep End season 1 episode 2, titled "Where There's Smoke," follows the young lawyers at Sterling Law as they navigate their high-pressure jobs and personal lives. Dylan, the ambitious and newly-promoted associate, takes on her first solo case defending a firefighter accused of causing a deadly blaze. She struggles with balancing the demands of the case with her newly established long-distance relationship. Beth, another associate, is assigned to assist on a high-profile divorce case, but must deal with her own history of a failed marriage and her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband. Liam, the resident bad boy, shows a softer side as he helps a friend who has gotten in trouble with the law. Meanwhile, Addy, the newest member of the team, tries to find her footing and fit in with the rest of the lawyers while dealing with her own anxieties and past mistakes. The episode delves into the personal and professional challenges faced by each of the young lawyers, as they try to balance their careers and personal lives in the high-stakes world of law.