COBRA Season 1 Episode 2 Episode 2
- TV-14
- January 24, 2020
- 43 min
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6.9 (206)
In COBRA season 1, episode 2, tensions are high in the UK government after a devastating solar storm knocks out the electricity grid in the country. The Prime Minister, alongside her advisors and cabinet members, are forced to make tough decisions as chaos ensues across the nation.
The episode begins with the Prime Minister (played by Robert Carlyle) facing immense backlash for her handling of the crisis thus far. With more than 2 million people without power, food, and water shortages, and widespread looting and violence, the public is quickly losing faith in their leadership.
Meanwhile, the newly appointed Chief of Staff, Anna Marshall (played by Victoria Hamilton) is tasked with managing the situation within the government. She finds herself facing opposition from multiple members of the cabinet, who are more focused on their own political agendas than on resolving the crisis at hand.
As tensions continue to rise, the Prime Minister and Anna receive an offer of aid from the US government, who have managed to restore power within their own country after a similar solar storm. However, the offer comes with a catch - the US would like to station troops on British soil to help maintain order.
The Prime Minister is torn between accepting the aid and risking further backlash from the public, or declining the offer and potentially leaving the country vulnerable to even more chaos. Anna works tirelessly to gather information and advice from experts and military officials in order to help the Prime Minister make the best decision for the country.
The episode also follows the story of a young woman named Ellie (played by Marisa Abela), who is trapped in a hospital without power while her mother is in critical condition. Ellie desperately tries to find a way out of the building and gather supplies to keep herself and her mother alive, all while avoiding violent looters and dealing with her own personal struggles.
COBRA season 1, episode 2 is a gripping and intense look at the challenges faced by the UK government during a nationwide crisis. The episode highlights the difficult decisions that must be made in times of crisis, and the importance of having strong leadership and a united front.