Flashpoint Season 2 Episode 11
Flashpoint
Season 2

Ep 11. Change of Address

  • TV-14
  • October 2, 2009
  • 40 min
  • 8.3  (234)

The show Flashpoint is a Canadian police drama series that revolves around the lives of the Strategic Response Unit (SRU). In season 2 episode 11 titled Change of Address, the SRU team responds to a domestic dispute call, which takes a dark turn later on.

The episode opens with the team's leader Greg Parker announcing the SRU's new member, Jules Callaghan. The team welcomes her and moves on to the day's call. The SRU receives a report of a domestic dispute where a man named Kent Braydon is attacking his wife with a belt. The team sets out to the location and upon arrival, they find that Kent has taken his son as a hostage and barricaded himself in his house.

The SRU team, led by Ed Lane and Jules, coordinate with Kent's wife, who is outside the house, to try and understand the situation. They find out that Kent is suffering from depression and is still grieving the death of his daughter. The team decides to take a negotiation approach to diffuse the situation. Jules, being a negotiation specialist, takes charge of the situation, talks to the husband, and convinces him to release his son.

However, things take a turn for the worse when Kent reveals that he has booby-trapped the whole house and is planning to detonate it once the SRU gets inside. Jules quickly debriefs the team about the situation and rumors of a second hostage, which complicates things further. Greg Parker arrives on the scene and takes over the whole operation. He brings in the bomb squad, who inform them that the explosives used are not the ordinary ones and would not be easy to handle.

Meanwhile, the SRU discovers that Kent's father is being held hostage by one of the neighbors, who is unhappy with their living arrangement. This new development makes the situation even more complicated for the SRU team. Jules takes charge of the situation, recognizes the complexity of the situation, and keeps everyone informed about the developments.

As the situation unfolds, the SRU team has to make quick and critical decisions to rescue the hostages while ensuring the safety of the team and the surrounding community. The team successfully rescues both hostages and handles the explosives safely, averting a potential disaster. The episode ends with a heartfelt moment between Jules and Ed Lane as they recount how they worked in coordination to save the hostages.

In conclusion, Flashpoint season 2 episode 11 Change of Address is a gripping episode that showcases the SRU team's expertise in handling high-pressure situations. The episode's plot keeps the audience engaged throughout, with the storyline moving from a domestic dispute to a complex hostage situation. The highlight of the episode is Jule's debut as a member of the SRU team, showcasing her negotiation skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations. It is a must-watch for anyone who loves police dramas and wants to see the SRU's expertise in action.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 2, 2009
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    40 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (234)