Ep 2. Birds of a Feather

Howard Silk continues with his new job and explores his new work environment in Counterpart season 1 episode 2, titled "Birds of a Feather." Set in an alternate reality, the show follows Silk, who discovers that his job and his world as he knows it is not what it seems. In this episode, Silk meets and collaborates with his counterpart, Howard Alpha, who resides in the alternate reality.

The episode starts with Howard Silk recovering from his shock and disbelief that there is another version of himself in the world. As the episode progresses, he becomes increasingly curious about his counterpart's life and identity. Howard Alpha, on the other hand, is cold and distant towards Howard Silk, not revealing anything about his real life.

Silk soon discovers that he and his counterpart live very different lives. Howard Alpha is a confident, well-dressed man with a seemingly purposeful life, while Howard Silk is a timid man with a mundane life. As Silk tries to grasp his surroundings, he realizes how much he has missed out on the different opportunities that life has to offer.

The audience gets to see the relationship between the two Howards grow throughout this episode. Howard Alpha shows Howard Silk an office that is different from what he is used to, and Silk begins to take interest in his job and the people he works with. He starts to identify with his counterpart and tries to find ways to explore and express his personality.

However, Howard Alpha is not willing to divulge all of his secrets yet. The audience is left curious about the true nature of their relationship and what the two Howards have to do with each other's life paths. As he learns more about the mysterious and complex world he lives in, Silk begins to understand that things are rarely what they seem, and that there is a lot to learn.

In addition to the relationship between the Howards, the episode introduces viewers to other supporting characters, including Peter Quayle and Clare. Peter Quayle, Silk's boss in the alternate world, is suspicious of him and skeptical about the decision to take him on board. Clare, who is Howard Alpha's close confidante, is also a mysterious character - one who Howard Silk sees as a potential ally to help him understand his new reality.

Overall, "Birds of a Feather" is a suspenseful and intriguing episode that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The show's complex storyline and well-developed characters make for a gripping plot, with twists and turns that will leave viewers wanting more. It is a great introduction to the series and sets up subsequent episodes for the rest of the season.