Doctor Foster Season 1 Episode 2 Episode 2

After discovering her husband's affair, Dr. Gemma Foster struggles to maintain her composure as she carries out her responsibilities as a general practitioner in Parminster. In episode 2, tensions continue to rise as Gemma becomes more obsessed with uncovering the truth about her husband's infidelity.

Gemma's suspicions are confirmed when she finds a blonde hair on Simon's scarf, leading her to confront the woman she believes he's sleeping with. However, her confrontation only makes matters worse when the woman denies any involvement with Simon.

Feeling both betrayed and humiliated, Gemma retreats back home where she's confronted by Simon who demands to know what's going on. In a heart-wrenching scene, Gemma confronts Simon about his infidelity and breaks down in tears as she asks him why he would betray her.

Throughout the episode, Gemma's relationships with her colleagues and patients are tested as she struggles to keep her emotions in check. She's caught in a difficult situation when a patient confides in her about his affair, causing her to question whether she should be helping him when she can't even fix her own marriage.

Meanwhile, her son Tom is struggling with the repercussions of his parents' separation, acting out in school and becoming distant with his father. Gemma's attempts to protect Tom from the truth about Simon's affair only make things worse, and she's forced to confront the fact that her actions are having unintended consequences.

As the episode comes to a close, Gemma's world is turned upside down once again when she discovers that a friend from college is the person Simon's been having an affair with. With this information in hand, Gemma is forced to confront the truth and make a decision about her future.

Overall, episode 2 of Doctor Foster is a gripping and emotional continuation of the first episode. The tension builds as Gemma struggles to come to terms with her husband's betrayal while maintaining her professional responsibilities. The plot twists and turns keep viewers engaged as they watch Gemma's world unravel.