Father Brown season 2 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Charlotte McKinley enlists Father Brown for an exorcism, suspecting her house is haunted. Haunting activities intensify, culminating in Charlotte's disappearance, echoing her sister Elspeth's fate years earlier. Suspicion falls on Charlotte's husband, Victor McKinley, and builder Seth Wake, Elspeth's secret lover. A male skeleton is found, initially thought to be Elspeth's. Father Brown discovers a hidden tunnel in the house, where Charlotte is found alive, revealing the truth about the disappearances. Victor confesses to drug addiction, not murder, while Selina admits to faking ghostly events.
Full Episode S02E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Charlotte McKinley?
Charlotte McKinley is a character who seeks Father Brown's help for an exorcism, believing her house is haunted.
What does Charlotte McKinley believe about her house?
Charlotte believes her house is haunted and requires an exorcism.
Who was Elspeth Grainger?
Elspeth Grainger was Charlotte's sister who mysteriously disappeared nine years earlier.
What is Father Brown's initial reaction to the haunting claim?
Father Brown is skeptical about the haunting and believes there's a rational explanation.
How is Victor McKinley connected to the case?
Victor McKinley, Charlotte's husband, is suspected of involvement in both Elspeth's disappearance and Charlotte's subsequent disappearance.
Who provides Victor McKinley with an alibi?
Lady Felicia provides Victor McKinley with an alibi.
Who is Seth Wake?
Seth Wake is a builder and Elspeth's secret lover, who is arrested under suspicion of murder.
What significant discovery is made in the McKinley's garden?
A skeleton, initially believed to be Elspeth's, is discovered in the garden.
How does the mystery of the skeleton get resolved?
The skeleton is identified as male, likely a hidden priest from historical times.
Where is Charlotte McKinley found?
Charlotte is found alive in a secret tunnel in her house.
What is revealed about Victor McKinley's past?
Victor McKinley admits to drug addiction, not murder.
What does Selina McKinley confess?
Selina confesses to staging ghostly events to make her family leave the town.
What plans do Charlotte and Victor make after the resolution?
Charlotte and Victor plan to start anew with the treasure they discovered.
Who is Inspector Sullivan?
Inspector Sullivan is a detective who departs for London, introducing Inspector Sullivan as the new DI of Kembleford.
What historical context does Father Brown provide about the skeleton?
Father Brown suggests the skeleton might be a hidden priest from the time of the Reformation.
