Ep 1. Episode 1

In A Young Doctor's Notebook season 2 episode 1, viewers are welcomed back to the rural, Soviet Russia in the early 20th century. Dr. Vladimir Bomgard, now a respected medical professional, has returned to his home country after several years studying and practicing medicine abroad. He is eager to resume his duties as the chief physician at the Muryevo Hospital, but soon finds his work disrupted by a gang of bandits who have been terrorizing the local countryside.

Despite the threat of violence and theft, the local police force seems helpless to stop the gang, leaving Dr. Bomgard with a difficult choice: should he risk himself and his patients by trying to take on the bandits himself, or should he continue to provide medical care and hope that the situation resolves itself through other means?

Meanwhile, Dr. Bomgard's younger self, played again by Daniel Radcliffe, is struggling to come to terms with his new role as a doctor. He is still haunted by his traumatic experiences with addiction and self-harm, and feels woefully unprepared to handle the life-and-death decisions he must make every day.

As the two Bomgards continue to grapple with the challenges of their respective roles, they are forced to confront not only the physical dangers of the bandit threat, but also the more subtle ways in which their personal demons can interfere with their work and their relationships.

With stunning cinematography and powerful performances from Radcliffe and the rest of the cast, this season 2 premiere promises to be just as gripping and thought-provoking as the first. Fans of medical dramas and historical fiction won't want to miss A Young Doctor's Notebook's latest installment.