Millennium season 2 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Preston faces a harrowing decision to end his life due to illness. As he contemplates assisted suicide, detectives investigate similar cases, uncovering a pattern of murders disguised as mercy killings. They focus on Steven Kiley, a nurse with a disturbing philosophy about life and death, who's 'assisting' terminally ill patients. In a race against time, the detectives work to prevent further deaths orchestrated by Kiley, blurring the lines between helping and harming, and leaving viewers to ponder the complexities of such decisions.
Full Episode S02E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What critical decision is Preston faced with?
Preston is grappling with the decision of ending his own life due to illness.
What process is explained to Preston for assisted suicide?
A saline IV is set up, followed by Pentothal to induce sleep, and then potassium chloride to cause a painless death.
How does Preston reflect on his choice?
He considers various dramatic ways to die, indicating his fear and uncertainty about the decision.
What revelation do the detectives uncover about Preston's death?
They discover that Preston Williams' death, initially thought to be an assisted suicide, is actually a murder.
What pattern do detectives find in similar cases?
Similarities in several cases suggest a pattern of murders disguised as assisted suicides.
Who emerges as a suspect in the investigation?
Steven Kiley, a nurse with a mysterious background, becomes a suspect.
What is unusual about Steven Kiley's behavior?
Kiley's knowledge of the victims' illnesses and his interactions at the Seattle Crisis Center are suspicious.
How do the detectives confront Kiley?
They confront him about his philosophy on life and death and his role in 'assisting' terminally ill patients.
What is the climax of the episode?
Detectives race to prevent more deaths orchestrated by Kiley, trying to save a group of individuals prepared for assisted suicide.
What moral question does the episode leave the audience with?
The episode prompts reflection on the morality of assisted suicide, the law, and the complexities of such life-and-death decisions.
