Ep 2. The First Day of School

Rubicon season 1 episode 2, "The First Day of School," follows intelligence analyst Will Travers as he continues to piece together a complex puzzle of information and conspiracy. After the deaths of his colleagues in the previous episode, Will is tasked with investigating their deaths and determining whether or not they were connected. This leads him to uncover a larger plot involving a mysterious organization and a potentially catastrophic event.

Meanwhile, Will's personal life is also becoming more complicated. He meets with his former mentor, David Hadas, who offers him a job at his company. Will must decide whether to stay with his current job at the American Policy Institute or take the opportunity to work with Hadas, who has his own history and secrets.

As Will continues to dig deeper into the mysterious organization, he finds himself crossing paths with a journalist named Katherine Rhumor, whose own investigation into the group has put her in danger. The two begin to work together, uncovering new information and trying to stay one step ahead of those who want to keep their secrets from being exposed.

At the same time, Will's colleagues at the American Policy Institute are also dealing with their own challenges. Miles Fiedler, the head of the department, is struggling to keep his team together as they mourn the loss of their colleagues. Tanya MacGaffin, a brilliant analyst, is dealing with personal issues that threaten to affect her work.

"The First Day of School" is a tense and intriguing episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. It introduces a number of new characters, expands on the existing ones, and sets up a number of plot threads that will continue to unfold in later episodes. The show's exploration of conspiracy and intrigue is well-done, with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers engaged. It's an excellent continuation of the story begun in the previous episode, and bodes well for the series' future.