Ep 2. Severely Weatherbeaten

In Hightown season 1 episode 2, titled "Severely Weatherbeaten," the aftermath of the shocking murder of someone close to Detective Jackie Quiñones, played by Monica Raymund, continues to shake her. As her guilt and grief deepen, Jackie spirals deeper into her addiction, drinking and pill-popping to cope with the overwhelming emotions.

Meanwhile, the ramifications of the murder ripple through the coastal town of Provincetown, Massachusetts, where drug activity is rampant. In their efforts to solve the case, Jackie's fellow law enforcement officers, including State Trooper Ray Abruzzo, played by James Badge Dale, and FBI Agent Alan Saintille, played by Dohn Norwood, are forced to navigate the complex web of relationships and secrets in the town, which may be connected to the murder.

As Jackie struggles to keep her addiction under control, she forms an unlikely bond with Frankie Cuevas, played by Amaury Nolasco, a charming but shady businessman with ties to the drug trade. As they spend time together, Jackie begins to let her guard down and open up about her personal demons, leading to unexpected revelations.

Meanwhile, the investigation into the murder heats up, with new clues and suspects emerging. As the pressure builds, Jackie and her colleagues are forced to confront their own biases and assumptions about the people involved in the case, and the dark underbelly of the picturesque tourist town they call home.

"Severely Weatherbeaten" is a tense and emotional episode that delves deeper into the complex characters and relationships at the heart of Hightown. With strong performances, compelling storytelling, and stunning cinematography of the Cape Cod setting, this episode continues to build on the momentum of the series premiere and sets the stage for further revelations and twists to come.