Burden of Truth Season 2 Episode 5
Burden of Truth
Season 2

Ep 5. Cold, Tired and Hungry

  • TVPG
  • February 6, 2019
  • 44 min
  • 8.2  (139)

Joanna Chang is a successful lawyer who has returned to her hometown in Millwood, Manitoba to defend a group of high school girls who have fallen ill due to a mysterious illness. In season 2 episode 5, titled "Cold, Tired and Hungry," Joanna takes on a new case that hits close to home.

As Joanna and Billy Crawford, her investigator, work on the current case, they are approached by a man named Owen Beckbie who claims that his pregnant wife is missing and he suspects foul play. Beckbie was a former client of Joanna's and she is hesitant to take on the case as she wants to avoid any conflicts of interest. However, her compassionate instincts compel her to investigate further.

Joanna soon discovers that Beckbie's wife was living in a remote cabin in the woods and had been left without heat or electricity. The woman is found and is taken to the hospital, where she delivers her baby prematurely. Though the baby survives, it becomes apparent that the mother's condition is critical and Joanna is unsure of how to proceed.

In the meantime, Joanna's personal life is in disarray as she is struggling to come to terms with her father's illness and her on-off boyfriend's decision to move back to his hometown. She turns to a newly discovered friend, who happens to be one of her clients affected by the mysterious illness, for comfort and support.

At the same time, Billy is dealing with his own family issues as his estranged father has come back into his life and is trying to make amends. Unable to trust his father, Billy is conflicted about whether to let him in or push him away once again.

Throughout the episode, Joanna is seen trying to navigate the complexities of multiple cases and personal issues while trying to maintain her composure. She's up against the clock as time is running out for the woman and her newborn. The stakes are high and Joanna finds herself wondering if she has what it takes to overcome the burden of truth.

In "Cold, Tired and Hungry," viewers will see Joanna's tenacity and perseverance as she takes on both a legal case and a personal one that tests her emotional limits. This episode explores the consequences of neglect and how one's actions can have far-reaching and devastating consequences. With compelling performances by the cast and a thought-provoking storyline, "Cold, Tired and Hungry" is an emotionally gripping episode that is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

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  • First Aired
    February 6, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (139)