Bloodline Season 1 Episode 1
Bloodline
Season 1

Ep 1. Season 1, Episode 1

  • TV-NR
  • March 20, 2015
  • 58 min
  • 7.7  (1,724)

The show Bloodline revolves around the family dynamics of the Rayburns, a wealthy family who own a hotel in the Florida Keys. Season 1, Episode 1 introduces us to the characters and sets the stage for the rest of the series.

The episode opens with the patriarch of the family, Robert Rayburn (played by Sam Shepard), giving a speech at the hotel's anniversary celebration. He praises his family for their hard work and dedication to the family business. We then see his four children: John (Kyle Chandler), Kevin (Norbert Leo Butz), Meg (Linda Cardellini), and Danny (Ben Mendelsohn) as they prepare for the festivities.

As the family gathers for dinner, we see that there is tension between Danny and the rest of the siblings. It is clear that Danny has a troubled past and has been estranged from the family for some time. However, he has returned for the anniversary celebration and is hoping to reconnect with his family.

Throughout the episode, there are flashbacks to the Rayburn siblings' childhood. We see that Danny was often a troublemaker and had a strained relationship with his father. In one scene, we see him stealing money from his father's office, which leads to a confrontation between Robert and Danny.

Back in the present day, Danny tries to bond with his siblings, but they are hesitant. John, who is a detective, is particularly suspicious of Danny, as he seems to have secrets that he is not sharing. Despite this, they all try to put their differences aside for the sake of the celebration.

The next day, Danny goes on a fishing trip with his younger brother Kevin. They talk about their childhood and the issues they had with their dad. Kevin reveals that he still holds some resentment towards Robert for not giving him a more important role in the family business.

Meanwhile, John is investigating a case involving drugs on the Keys. He meets with a local police officer, Marco (Enrique Murciano), who he used to work with when he was in a different precinct. They catch up and it is clear that they have a good relationship.

As the day goes on, tensions continue to rise between Danny and the other siblings. Meg, who is a lawyer in New York, tries to mediate but can't seem to get through to anyone. It is clear that there are deep-seated issues that need to be resolved.

The episode ends with a cliffhanger as we see Danny confront his sister Meg about something he has discovered. It is clear that there are dark secrets in this family and that they will come to light as the series progresses.

Overall, Season 1, Episode 1 of Bloodline does a great job of setting up the family dynamics and introducing the main characters. There are hints of conflict and drama to come, but nothing is too overt yet. It is clear that this show will delve into the dark side of family relationships and secrets, and I am excited to see where it will go.

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  • First Aired
    March 20, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    58 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (1,724)