Ep 2. Snap, Crackle, Pop

In Briarpatch season 1 episode 2, titled "Snap, Crackle, Pop," we find Allegra Dill, the tough and no-nonsense investigator, continuing her search for her sister's murderer. In this episode, she begins to look into a suspicious fire that occurred at her family's carnival several years ago, which could be linked to her sister's death.

Allegra starts her investigation by tracking down a former employee of the carnival who was working on the night of the fire. She discovers that he has since become a recluse and is living in a rundown trailer in a secluded area outside of town. When she arrives there to talk to him, she finds that he is paranoid and has barricaded himself inside the trailer with a gun. After a tense conversation, Allegra is able to coax him out and gets him to talk about the fire. He provides her with some valuable information that could lead her closer to the truth.

Meanwhile, we see her ex-boyfriend and current police officer, Jake Spivey, teaming up with a new partner to track down a missing person. Although Jake is initially reluctant to work with his new partner, they are able to make progress and eventually find the person they are looking for. However, their discovery leads to more questions than answers.

Throughout the episode, we also see Allegra dealing with the aftermath of her run-in with local crime boss, Tad Martin. He warns her to stop investigating her sister's murder and threatens to harm those close to her if she doesn't comply. This puts Allegra on edge and she becomes more determined than ever to find out the truth.

As the episode comes to a close, we see Allegra making progress in her investigation and beginning to piece together the events that led to her sister's death. She also discovers a shocking connection between the fire at the carnival and a local group of smugglers. The plot thickens and we are left with a cliffhanger that leaves us eagerly anticipating the next episode.

Overall, "Snap, Crackle, Pop" is a gripping episode that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The complex themes of revenge, family, and loyalty are explored in depth, and the characters continue to develop and become more complex. This episode further establishes Briarpatch as a must-see show, and leaves us excited for what's to come.