Edge of Alaska Season 2 Episode 1 Wolves at the Door
- TV-14
- August 14, 2015
- 42 min
In the season 2 premiere of Edge of Alaska, titled "Wolves at the Door," we return to the remote town of McCarthy, Alaska, where winter has set in and the locals must prepare for the harsh weather ahead. The episode opens with a dramatic scene of a pack of wolves chasing a moose through the forest, setting the tone for the looming threat of hunger and danger that the villagers will face.
We catch up with Neil Darish, the town's entrepreneur and self-proclaimed "boss," who has big plans for McCarthy's future. He's determined to attract tourists and turn the once-abandoned town into a thriving destination, but his ambitions are met with resistance from some of the more traditional residents. Neil's plans involve constructing a luxury hotel and resort, but in order to make that happen, he needs to lay the infrastructure and bring in more people.
Meanwhile, we also follow the lives of other locals, including Tim Mischel, a snowmobiler and avid outdoorsman, and Jeremy Keller, a homesteader who lives off the land with his wife and children. Both men are struggling to prepare for winter, with Tim trying to make enough money to feed his family and Jeremy dealing with the aftermath of a devastating fire that destroyed his home.
As freezing temperatures set in and snow begins to fall, the townsfolk band together to face the challenges ahead. Neil pressures the locals to help him build a road to the site of his proposed hotel, promising that it will bring jobs and prosperity to the area. But as tensions rise and conflicts emerge, it becomes clear that not everyone sees eye to eye with Neil's vision for the town.
The episode also introduces us to a new character, a young man named Mark Wacht who has recently moved to McCarthy with his girlfriend. Mark is eager to learn survival skills and make a life in the wilderness, but he's quickly put to the test when he finds himself face to face with a predatory wolf.
As the premiere comes to a close, the threat of wolves looms large over the town, and tensions continue to escalate between Neil and the traditionalists. With a long and grueling winter ahead, the villagers must come together and find common ground in order to survive. It's a promising start to the new season, and sets the stage for more drama and adventure to come.