Ep 2. If You Are Watching This I Am Dead

The episode "If You Are Watching This I Am Dead" is the second episode in the first season of the American action thriller television series Crisis. The series revolves around a group of high school children who are taken hostage along with their chaperones during a field trip by a group of sophisticated kidnappers. The kidnappers then demand a outrageous ransom in exchange for the safe release of the children, thus putting the parents and the nation in a state of crisis.

The second episode opens up with a gripping chase between CIA agent Susie and smuggler Koz, where Susie ultimately gains the upper hand and arrests Koz. However, before his arrest, Koz conveys a strong message to Susie, claiming that she is working for the wrong side. This message puts the entire CIA agency in the spotlight, and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) is forced to intervene. After the DNI briefs Agent Finley on the issues within the agency, he is tasked with following up on the questionable actions of his fellow agents.

Meanwhile, the parents of the kidnapped children continue to work in tandem with the kidnappers, and they uncover evidence that suggests that their children may not be safe after all. Through a video message sent by one of the children, it is revealed that one of the hostages has been killed due to complications resulting from his medical condition. This situation heightens the anxiety of all the parents who are desperate to secure the safety of their children.

Another problem arises for Agent Finley when he finds out that his superior, Thomas Gage, seems to be working hand in hand with the kidnappers. Agent Finley is left confused and decides to investigate further into the situation of Gage's apparent connections with the kidnappers. To do this, Agent Finley introduces a hacker into the mix, who helps him gain access into Gage's personal files. Through this route, Agent Finley is able to find out that Gage had been following the kidnappers for over a year before the actual kidnapping took place. However, when Agent Finley confronts Gage with all this information, he denies everything.

The episode concludes with the revelation that the last-minute ransom exchange goes wrong, and the kidnappers take the children with them. The parents are devastated, and Agent Finley is left to deal with the crisis alone. Just as the credits begin to roll, another twist is revealed, which leaves the viewers wondering and anticipating what will happen next.

Overall, the episode is full of interesting plot twists and suspenseful moments, leaving the viewers on the edge of their seats. It also showcases the emotional turmoil that the parents of the kidnapped children face as they desperately try to find a way to save them. The episodes keeps the audience invested in the show's mystery and leaves them eagerly waiting for the next episode.