Armchair Thriller Season 2 Episode 14 Quiet as a Nun: Episode 2
- April 13, 1978
Quiet as a Nun: Episode 2 is the fourteenth episode of season two of Armchair Thriller, a British TV series that aired in the late 1970s. The show was unique for its time, as it featured standalone episodes that would often take place within the confined space of a single room, with a focus on psychological suspense over action and violence.
The episode follows Sister Bridget, a nun who runs a shelter for troubled young girls. Sister Bridget's life is turned upside down when she receives a mysterious package containing a doll dressed in traditional nun's clothing. The doll is an eerie replica of Sister Bridget herself, and it comes with a note warning her to "be careful."
Sister Bridget tries to brush off the strange occurrence, but when another doll arrives, this time accompanied by a note threatening her life, she begins to fear for her safety. She confides in a priest, Father Selwyn, who urges her to speak to the police. But Sister Bridget is reluctant to involve them, fearing that publicity could harm the girls in her care.
As the threats escalate, Sister Bridget becomes convinced that there is someone within her shelter who is trying to scare her. She suspects the temperamental and flirtatious Caroline, who has a history of violence and has been acting strangely lately. But when Caroline is found dead in the church, Sister Bridget realizes that her suspicions were wrong - and that the real killer is still out there.
With the help of Father Selwyn and a sympathetic police detective named Moulder, Sister Bridget begins to piece together the clues and identify the real culprit. The investigation takes her deep into the dark secrets of the shelter, uncovering shameful acts and hidden depravity. The killer continues to strike, and it seems that no one is safe.
As the tension builds towards a gripping climax, Sister Bridget must confront her own doubts and fears, and muster all her courage to bring the killer to justice before it's too late.
With its eerie atmosphere, complex characters, and tense plot, Quiet as a Nun: Episode 2 is a classic example of the Armchair Thriller genre. It demonstrates the power of psychological suspense, and at the same time shines a light on the harsh realities of life within a shelter for troubled young girls. Fans of the series will not be disappointed by this thrilling and thought-provoking episode.