Ep 4. The Acorn

In The Bridge season 2 episode 4, titled The Acorn, the investigation into the murder of Helle Anker, a director of a migration agency, continues. Detective Martin Rohde, who is still suspended, is convinced that his son August's friend, Benjamin, is involved in the crime. Meanwhile, when David Kim, a Korean director of a Hans Christian Andersen musical, goes missing, his wife and the police begin searching for him.

At first, David Kim seems like an unlikely suspect in Helle Anker's murder. However, as the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that he had ties to the migration agency and may know more than he's letting on. The police find David's abandoned car by the bridge and discover a mysterious acorn inside. This leads them to believe that he may have jumped off the bridge, but they can't find his body anywhere.

The episode also explores the personal lives of the main characters. Martin's wife is still struggling with their son's behavior, which has become increasingly erratic since Martin's suspension. She tries to get him help, but the situation becomes more complicated when August runs away with Benjamin. Saga Norén's personal life also takes a turn when she discovers that her mother has been in a mental hospital for years. Saga's mother has schizophrenia, and she decides to visit her, although the experience is painful and confusing.

As the investigation continues, the police discover that the migration agency has been hiding a massive scandal. Helle Anker was involved in a cover-up that allowed a wealthy businessman to bring in illegal workers from Asia. The workers were kept in inhumane conditions and forced to work long hours for little pay. The businessman had ties to the agency and paid Helle Anker to keep quiet about the operation.

With this new information, the police begin to suspect that the businessman may have played a role in Helle Anker's murder. They eventually track him down and discover evidence that ties him to the crime. However, before they can arrest him, he commits suicide.

In the end, The Acorn is a tense and emotional episode that explores the complexities of immigration and the toll it takes on those involved. The investigation continues to escalate, and the personal lives of the detectives are intertwined with the case in unexpected ways. The episode ends with a shocking twist that sets the stage for the rest of the season.