Ep 9. The Psychiatrist

The episode titled "The Psychiatrist" is the ninth episode of the second season of the prime-time soap opera, Dynasty, which premiered on November 30th, 2018. The episode revolves around three intertwined storylines that offer insight into the Carrington family's dysfunctional dynamics.

Firstly, the episode explores the strained relationship between father and daughter, Blake (Grant Show) and Fallon Carrington (Elizabeth Gillies). The opening scene sees Fallon accompanying Blake to a meeting with a potentially lucrative investor, however, Blake undermines her authority in front of the investor, leading her to question her role in the company. Determined to prove herself, Fallon sets her sights on a high profile business deal, but finds that she may have taken on more than she can handle. Meanwhile, Blake is seeking psychiatric help from his former wife, Alexis (Nicollette Sheridan), but the session takes an unexpected and uncomfortable turn.

The second storyline follows Jeff Colby (Sam Adegoke), who has spent the entire season plotting to take down Blake Carrington and reclaim the family fortune. His plan involves securing the Vega Cabaret, which he believes to be a key asset for him to oust Blake and take control of the Empire. However, things do not go according to plan when he receives an unexpected visit from an old acquaintance, stirring up old feelings and potentially compromising his plan.

Thirdly, the episode explores the budding relationship between Culhane (Robert Christopher Riley) and Kirby (Maddison Brown). Being the head of the family security, Culhane has to protect Kirby from any harm, while also opening up to her about his traumatic past and prison time.

Overall, the episode deepens the character's complexities and also functions as a midseason finale where all characters' story arcs are tied up to the first half of the season. It lifts the curtain on some burning questions and leaves the viewers eagerly waiting for the next episode.