Banished Season 1 Episode 2
Banished
Season 1

Ep 2. Episode 2

  • TVMA
  • March 12, 2015
  • 59 min
  • 8.5  (103)

Set in the early days of Australia's penal colony on the remote coast of New South Wales, Banished follows a group of convicts as they try to survive in a harsh and unforgiving land. In episode 2, tensions continue to build as the punishment of transportation takes its toll on the convicts and the soldiers stationed at the colony.

As the episode begins, it is clear that the colonists are struggling to find food in an unfamiliar environment. They turn to their Aboriginal guide, Woollarawarre (or "Widow"), for help in finding new hunting grounds. While some of the other officers and convicts are initially hesitant to rely on a woman's guidance, Widow proves her worth with her knowledge of the local flora and fauna.

Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer between the two main groups of convicts. One faction, led by Tommy Barrett, is intent on breaking away from the rest of the colony and starting their own settlement. They are angry at the lack of provisions and the perceived mistreatment of the convicts by the officers and soldiers.

The other group, who are more loyal to the colony, are trying to maintain some sense of order and unity. They are led by Elizabeth Quinn, who is struggling to keep the peace between the factions as well as to maintain her own authority as a female convict.

As the episode progresses, the situation becomes increasingly volatile. Tommy and his followers begin to sabotage the colony's crops and other resources, causing food shortages and tension among the colonists. Meanwhile, Sergeant Timmins is increasingly frustrated at the lack of military reinforcements and the poor conditions in the colony.

Amidst all this chaos, a new arrival adds another layer of complexity to the colony's power dynamics. James Freeman is a wealthy convict who has been sent to the colony for embezzlement and fraud. He quickly makes an impression on both the officers and the convicts with his intelligence, charm, and influential connections. However, his arrival also threatens to upset the fragile balance of power that has developed among the other convicts.

Overall, episode 2 of Banished is a gripping continuation of the series' exploration of life in a harsh and brutal environment. The tensions between the convicts and the soldiers, as well as between the various factions within the colony, add to the show's sense of drama and urgency. The introduction of new characters and the development of existing ones also keep the narrative fresh and engaging.

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  • First Aired
    March 12, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    59 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.5  (103)