Ep 2. The Little Guy

The show Awake season 1 episode 2 titled "The Little Guy" revolves around police detective Michael Britten, who is living in two different realities. In one reality, Britten's wife Hannah is alive, but his son Rex has died in a car accident. In the other reality, Rex is alive but Hannah has died.

In this episode, Britten is investigating the killing of a drug dealer. He is assigned a new partner, Isaiah "Bird" Freeman, who is a former gang member. Britten is hesitant to work with him but eventually agrees to join forces.

As Britten and Freeman investigate the drug dealer's murder, they come across a suspect named Carlos, who is known as "The Little Guy." Carlos is a small-time criminal who is involved in drug trafficking in both of Britten's realities. Britten and Freeman interrogate Carlos, who admits to being involved in the drug business but denies any involvement in the murder.

While investigating the case, Britten's realities begin to collide, and he starts to see clues from one reality in the other. In one reality, Britten's wife Hannah helps him solve the case, while in the other reality, his therapist Dr. Lee helps him connect the pieces of the puzzle. Despite the differences in his two realities, Britten is determined to find the killer and bring him to justice.

As the investigation continues, Britten becomes increasingly suspicious of Carlos and learns that he has a connection to Rex's car accident. Britten's investigation takes him to Carlos's apartment, where he finds evidence linking Carlos to both the drug trafficking and Rex's car accident.

The episode concludes with Britten confronting Carlos, who reveals that he was involved in the car accident that killed Rex. Carlos was driving the car, but he was not the one who caused the accident. Britten realizes that he must come to terms with what happened to his son and find a way to move forward in both of his realities.

Overall, "The Little Guy" is an exciting episode that showcases the unique storytelling style of Awake. The episode blends elements of police procedural drama with science fiction, and the result is a gripping and suspenseful episode that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. The performances of the cast members, particularly Jason Isaacs as Michael Britten, are outstanding, and the writing is top-notch. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this episode, and newcomers will find themselves drawn in by the compelling storyline and characters.