Heartland Season 2 Episode 11 Starstruck
- TVPG
- January 11, 2009
- 45 min
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In Heartland season 2 episode 11, titled "Starstruck," we see the characters dealing with the arrival of a famous movie star at Hudson's, the ranch they run. This episode is all about handling the ups and downs of being in the spotlight and learning to be true to yourself no matter what.
The episode begins with Lou (Michelle Morgan) and Ty (Graham Wardle) excitedly preparing for the arrival of Austin Healy, a Hollywood star who will be filming a movie on the ranch. Amy (Amber Marshall), however, is not so thrilled, as she is more focused on her work with the horses. Jack (Shaun Johnston) is also wary of the star's arrival, not wanting him to disrupt the peace at Hudson's.
When Austin Healy does arrive, it's clear that he is a bit of a diva. He expects to be waited on hand and foot and is rude to the staff and guests. Lou is starstruck and does everything she can to make him happy, but Ty sees that Austin is not as perfect as he seems. Healy soon becomes more trouble than he's worth, causing problems on set and even injuring himself in a dangerous stunt.
Meanwhile, Amy is working with a horse that has some behavior problems. She is struggling to connect with the animal, and she realizes that it's because she is doubting herself and her abilities as a trainer. With the help of Ty, Caleb (Kerry James), and Jack, she learns to trust herself and her instincts and finally makes progress with the horse.
Throughout the episode, we see the characters learning important lessons about themselves and about life. Lou realizes that her idolizing of Austin Healy has blinded her to who he really is as a person. Ty learns to trust his gut when it comes to people and situations, understanding that not everything is as perfect as it seems on the surface. Amy gains confidence in her abilities as a trainer and learns to trust herself.
By the end of the episode, the characters have all grown and learned from their experiences. Austin Healy may have come and gone, but his impact on the people of Hudson's was profound.
