Ep 2. Nocturne

Endeavour Morse, the young and brilliant detective constable, is back for another intrigue-filled season of the popular crime drama show - Masterpiece: Endeavour. The second episode of the second season, titled 'Nocturne', is an enthralling mystery that will keep viewers on their toes from start to finish.

The episode begins with the sudden disappearance of a prominent Oxford College dean, John Ockham, who hasn't been seen or heard from in two days. As the Oxford police force is occupied with the massive student riots, Endeavour is assigned to the case. He is assisted by DS Strange and a new recruit, WPC Trewlove. Endeavour is soon contacted by Ockham's wife, who tells him that her husband had been acting strange recently, leading her to believe that he had been suffering from mental illness.

Endeavour's investigation takes him to the college where Ockham worked. He encounters a group of antagonistic and uncooperative dons and professors who are more interested in protecting the reputation of the college than in helping the investigation. Despite the resistance of the college's hierarchy, Morse manages to find a number of clues that direct him to the secret life of the missing dean.

Endeavour discovers that Ockham had been secretly attending jazz concerts and had been involved in a romantic relationship with a young jazz musician - Gloria. The young detective is convinced that Gloria has knowledge of Ockahm's whereabouts and decides to investigate her further. Morse finds Gloria working at a jazz club in the city and quickly gains her trust. She gives him important information about Ockham's mental state and recent activities that further cement his theory that she must know more about Ockham's disappearance than she's letting on.

Endeavour and Trewlove's investigation leads them to an isolated country house where they finally find Ockham. He is in a psychotic state, unable to communicate and in dire need of medical attention. The investigation into Ockham's strange behavior deepens and Morse soon realizes that Ockham had stumbled upon a conspiracy that involved several members of the college faculty - something that the dean was unwilling to let go of.

As the investigation comes to a close, the pressure is ratcheted up, and Endeavour has to act fast if he wants to catch the conspirators before they flee the country. The plot thickens as Endeavour and Trewlove zero in on their main suspects, leading to a thrilling climax that will have viewers on the edge of their seats.

'Nocturne' is an enthralling mystery that will keep viewers guessing until the very end. The stunning cinematography, the intricate plot, and the nuanced performances of the cast make it a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and detective shows. The episode not only provides an engrossing whodunit puzzle but also offers a glimpse into Oxford's academic world, its traditions, and hierarchical structures. The tension in the air will be palpable as Endeavour and team race against time to crack the case and bring justice to the missing dean and his family in this riveting episode of Masterpiece: Endeavour.