Ep 37. The Paradise, II: Episode 3
- October 12, 2014
The Paradise, II: Episode 3 is the third episode of season 2 of the Masterpiece series, The Paradise. Set in the late 1800s, the show follows the lives of the workers and owners of a department store called The Paradise.
In this episode, tensions between the store's dynamic owner, Moray (Emun Elliott), and his former love interest, Katherine (Elaine Cassidy), continue to rise as Katherine's husband, Tom (Ben Daniels), tries to win back her affection. Meanwhile, Denise (Joanna Vanderham), a young and ambitious salesgirl at The Paradise, faces challenges with her job as she competes with her fellow employee, Clara (Sonya Cassidy), for a position in the store's fancy dress department.
As the episode progresses, viewers are introduced to a new character, Jonas (David Bamber), who causes a stir when he arrives at The Paradise. Jonas is a wealthy textile manufacturer who is looking for a partner to help expand his business, and he sees the potential in The Paradise's success. Moray, who is always striving for bigger and better things, sees an opportunity to grow his business as well and begins to establish a partnership with Jonas.
Meanwhile, tensions between Katherine and Tom continue to escalate as Tom becomes increasingly jealous of Katherine's relationship with Moray. At the same time, Denise and Clara continue to compete fiercely for the coveted fancy dress department position, with Denise eventually coming out on top.
The episode ends with Moray and Jonas finalizing their partnership agreement, much to the chagrin of Katherine who sees the move as a betrayal by Moray. As tensions rise among the characters at The Paradise, viewers are left wondering what will come of Moray and Katherine's complicated relationship, and what impact the store's new partnership will have on the future of the business.
Overall, The Paradise, II: Episode 3 is a dramatic and exciting episode of Masterpiece's popular series. With its intriguing characters and suspenseful plot, it is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
