Ep 1. Family Matters

Jim Longworth is at the peak moments of his career as a Florida Department of Law Enforcement detective. In the second season opener, The Glades, Season 2 Episode 1, "Family Matters," the lead detective is back to unravel the mysteries that await him in South Florida.

In this episode, Longworth's new love interest, Callie, gets the news that her son, Jeff, is on the run and wanted for burglary committed in Georgia. Callie becomes increasingly concerned about Jeff's safety as he attempts to run from the police. Longworth sees Callie's frustrations, and along with her, sets out on a mission to find Jeff before the law enforcement agencies do.

As Longworth tracks down Jeff, he manages to stumble onto more evidence that reveals the burglary case is more complicated than anyone thought. He discovers that there was more to this case than originally expected and subsequently finds himself entrenched in the investigation to uncover the truth. With each new lead, Longworth's suspicions grow and he becomes fascinated by the mystery surrounding the burglary case, and his obstinacy only drives him to work harder to find out the truth.

As Longworth continues to work to solve the burglary case, he is forced to face some uncomfortable truths and challenges when he must come face-to-face with the possibility that the burglary may be related to a suspected murderer he was tracking.

The "Family Matters" episode explores themes of family, trust, and the importance of relationships. Despite the challenges that Longworth and Callie face throughout the episode, they manage to come together and help each other through the turmoil. With the case coming to a conclusion, the connection between Longworth and Callie strengthens, and they become closer as their reliance on one another grows.

Overall, The Glades, Season 2 Episode 1, "Family Matters" is an incredibly suspenseful and compelling episode that leaves viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It manages to balance the build-up of the investigation and the development of the relationship between Longworth and Callie while also bringing in people who played key roles in previous episodes. The show pulls this off with ease and executes the episode brilliantly. The anticipation and drama surrounding this episode provide great entertainment for fans of the genre and for those who have followed the show from the beginning.