Ep 2. Hoosier Daddy

In Plain Sight season 1 episode 2 titled Hoosier Daddy is a detective drama, which follows the work of Mary Shannon, a U.S. Marshal, who is responsible for escorting and protecting witnesses under the federal Witness Protection Program. The episode opens with Mary and her partner Marshall being assigned to a case where they need to keep a tab on a rebellious teenager, Christa, who is a witness to a crime. Christa has been sent to live with her grandparents in New Mexico, which does not sit well with her, and she runs away often. The marshals are required to track her down each time she disappears and ensure her safety as she has key information relating to a crime.

In this case, Christa runs away yet again from her grandparents' home in the middle of the night and takes a bus to Indiana to locate her real father whom she believes will help her. When Mary and Marshall learn about this, they quickly go after her and with the help of local law enforcement, they set out to find her whereabouts. They are hindered by the fact that Christa's biological father, Chuck, is a bit of a mystery and his whereabouts are unknown. While they struggle to track down Chuck, they become aware of the fact that Christa is not the only one who wants to find him. There is a group of people who are after him and they are not the kind you would want to mess with. Thus, Mary and Marshall realize that they have to find Chuck before the bad guys do and get him into witness protection.

The whole episode is full of unexpected twists and turns, with the duo facing several obstacles along the way. They first come up against Chuck's dodgy past, which makes him an uncooperative and elusive person. Later, they discover that the people after him are a part of a criminal gang who want Chuck dead and feel that he owes them something. As they try to make sense of the mess they have found themselves in, Mary and Marshall encounter several bumps in the road.

Despite the challenges, Mary is determined to ensure the safety of Christa and her father. She realizes that Christa will not feel safe until she confronts her father, and so, Mary decides to reconcile Chuck and Christa, regardless of the risks. She remains unwavering in her commitment to the case and her determination to protect witnesses. Through her persistence, she earns the trust of both Christa and Chuck, who she manages to convince to stay with her until they can be relocated to a new place under a new identity.

Throughout the episode, there is a commendable balance between the seriousness of the crime and its consequences and the lighter moments that are sprinkled throughout. The interactions between Mary and Marshall are often humorous, highlighting their friendship and compatibility as partners. Mary's snarky sense of humor provides some much-needed levity in the otherwise intense episode.

In conclusion, In Plain Sight season 1 episode 2, Hoosier Daddy is an engrossing and thrilling detective drama that captures the essence of the Witness Protection Program. It keeps the viewers glued to their screens with its clever writing, exciting plot twists, and strong performances from the lead cast who bring their characters to life. Throughout the episode, Mary and Marshall are determined to protect their witness, Christa, and her estranged father, Chuck, from those who want to do them harm. Their dedication to their work as U.S. Marshals is both admirable and inspiring.