Millennium season 1 episode 2 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In San Francisco, Frank investigates ashes and human remains in a park, suggesting a connection to a killer. He balances his demanding job with family life, revealing the emotional toll it takes. The investigation leads to Eedo Bolow, a victim involved in dubious business and estranged from his family. Frank empathizes with a suspect's fear, delving into the motive behind the crimes. The episode concludes with Frank pondering the nature of evil and his role in confronting it, leaving him uncertain about the impact of capturing the perpetrator.

Full Episode S01E02 Recap

### Opening Scene: Dark Prince and Cypress Hill - Cypress Hill's "Insane In The Membrane" and "I Wanna Get High" play in the background. - A character referred to as the Dark Prince returns. - Frank, the main character, is seen working on a security light, discussing his wife Catherine's job as a clinical social worker. ### Frank Receives a Call from Peter Watts - Peter Watts, a colleague, calls Frank about a potential multiple homicide in San Francisco. - Frank agrees to assist and makes arrangements to go to San Francisco. ### Investigation at the Rose Beds - In San Francisco, Frank and Peter investigate ashes deposited in park rose beds. - They discover what appears to be human remains, suggesting a connection to a killer. ### Family Scene at Home - Back at home, Frank's daughter Jordan and wife Catherine are shown, highlighting the balance Frank tries to maintain between work and family. ### The Investigation Deepens - The investigation reveals 39 pounds of carbonized human remains, suggesting multiple victims. - Traces of LSD and phosgene, a gas, are found in the remains. ### Eedo Bolow's Connection - A victim is identified as Eedo Bolow, whose parents had reported him missing. - Eedo was involved in a dubious business and had cut ties with his family, as revealed in a letter. ### Frank's Personal Struggles - Frank deals with personal struggles, including a stalker taking photos of his family. - A conversation with Catherine shows the emotional toll of Frank's work. ### The Culprit: Bob Smith - A suspect, Bob Smith, is apprehended but provides little information. - Frank, empathizing with the suspect's fear, tries to understand the motive behind the crimes. ### Frank's Return and Reflection - Frank returns home, reflecting on the nature of evil and his role in confronting it. - The episode ends with uncertainty, as Frank questions the effectiveness of capturing "the bad man."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frank's wife's profession?

Catherine is a clinical social worker.

Who calls Frank about the potential multiple homicide?

Peter Watts calls Frank.

Where does the investigation take place?

The investigation occurs in San Francisco.

What do Frank and Peter find in the park rose beds?

They find human remains and ashes.

How much carbonized human remains are found?

39 pounds of carbonized human remains are found.

Who is Eedo Bolow?

Eedo Bolow is a victim whose parents reported him missing six months ago.

What business was Eedo involved in?

Eedo was involved in a dubious phone sales business.

What personal struggle is Frank dealing with?

Frank is dealing with a stalker who takes photos of his family.

Who is the suspect apprehended in the investigation?

The suspect is a man named Bob Smith.

What does Frank question at the end of the episode?

Frank questions the effectiveness of capturing "the bad man" and the nature of evil.

Millennium season 1 episode 2

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