Ep 2. Search for the Emerald

In Tin Man season 1 episode 2, titled "Search for the Emerald," we see our protagonist, DG (Zooey Deschanel), embarking on a journey to retrieve the third and final piece of the Emerald of the Eclipse - a key element in the show's overarching plot. Along with Glitch (Alan Cumming), Raw (Raoul Trujillo), and a reprogrammed Tin Man (Neal McDonough), DG travels through the O.Z. (Outer Zone) to find the emerald.

Their search eventually leads them to Central City, a once-great metropolis that has fallen into ruin due to a sinister force known as the Longcoats. The Longcoats are the enforcers of the Sorceress Azkadellia (Kathleen Robertson), the show's main villain. Azkadellia is unaware of DG's quest for the Emerald but is obsessed with finding the girl who escaped her clutches years ago. We see Azkadellia sending her lieutenant, Zero (Callum Keith Rennie), to capture DG and bring her to the Sorceress.

While in Central City, the group finds themselves in a club known as The Mystic Man's Den, where they meet a group of rebels called the Resistance. The Resistance is led by a man named Cain (Desmond Harrington), who becomes an ally to DG and her companions. Cain is a skilled fighter and has a mysterious past that is hinted at throughout the episode. He offers to help the group find the emerald and defeat Azkadellia.

The search for the emerald takes DG and her group to a dangerous location, where they encounter fierce resistance from the Longcoats. We see Glitch using his intelligence to create a diversion, allowing the group to sneak past the enemy. Raw's shamanistic powers also come into play here, as he communicates with the spirits in the area to gather information.

As the group continues their journey, we see them forming strong bonds with each other. We see Glitch and Raw finding comfort in each other's presence, while DG and Cain share a moment of tenderness that hints at a possible romantic relationship in the future. The group's dynamic is an essential aspect of the show, fostering a sense of family and loyalty that runs through the season.

The Search for the Emerald episode ends with DG and her companions getting closer to their goal, but also facing a new danger. The episode hints at the larger plot, revealing more about Azkadellia's past and the true nature of the Emerald of the Eclipse. The show's central mystery deepens, leaving viewers eager to uncover more about the O.Z.'s secrets.

Overall, Tin Man's second episode delivers a strong continuation of the show's exciting and fantastical world. It successfully blends humor, action, and drama, continuing to establish a sense of wonder and intrigue in its audience. By the end of the episode, we are left wanting more, eager to follow the group on their journey to save the O.Z. from Azkadellia's grasp.