Ep 1. Love You Like A Sister

In the premiere episode of Hightown season 1, "Love You Like A Sister," viewers are introduced to Jackie Quiñones, an aimless party girl who spends her days as a National Marine Fisheries Service Agent and her nights at the bars. However, after an unexpected and tragic event, Jackie finds herself thrust into the world of addiction and recovery that is all too familiar to the residents of the Cape Cod town she calls home.

As the episode opens, viewers get a glimpse into Jackie's life as she stumbles out of bed and heads to work, nursing a hangover and popping pills throughout the day to keep herself going. But when a body washes up on the beach, Jackie's world is turned upside down and she finds herself drawn to the case, despite her lack of experience and her superiors' skepticism.

Meanwhile, the episode also introduces viewers to several other key players in the Cape Cod drug scene. There's Ray Abruzzo, a local fisherman and dealer whose world is rocked by the death of his friend and associate; Osito, Ray's hot-headed young cohort who is desperate to step up and prove himself; and Renee Segna, a recovering addict and LGBTQ advocate who is trying to make a better life for herself.

As Jackie delves deeper into the case, she becomes more and more obsessed with finding out what happened to the victim and who is responsible. Along the way, she crosses paths with Renee and the two strike up an unlikely friendship, with Renee serving as both a source of support and a cautionary tale for Jackie.

As the episode comes to a close, Jackie's investigation comes to a head, with a thrilling (and violent) showdown that puts her in danger and tests her resolve. But even as she emerges from the incident victorious, Jackie is forced to confront the hard truths about her own life and her relationship to alcohol and drugs.

Overall, "Love You Like A Sister" sets the stage for a gripping and intense season of television, with strong performances from Monica Raymund as Jackie and a talented supporting cast. The show's gritty, realistic portrayal of addiction and recovery is sure to resonate with audiences, and the mystery at the heart of the show promises to keep viewers hooked until the very end.