Ep 2. Episode 2

In The Flesh is a British television series that takes place after the apocalypse, where zombies (called the "partially deceased syndrome" or PDS) have been treated with a drug to make them sentient again. The show explores the struggles of the reunited zombies with their families, friends, and themselves. In season two, the show continues to explore the aftermath of PDS treatment and the ethical, moral, and political implications surrounding this medical breakthrough.

Season two, episode two picks up where the previous episode left viewers, with the local PDS-suffering community center being fire bombed, killing some of the undead as well as the living who were affectionately labeled as "rotters" by the extremists. The community is mourning the loss of their friends and loved ones, and Kieren Walker, the protagonist, is struggling with his newfound identity.

The episode follows Kieren as he attempts to come to terms with who he has become. Stripped of his identity as a zombie, Kieren is grappling with loneliness and the possibility of falling back into depression. His sister Jem, who herself is still struggling with her relationship with her parents and her own demons, attempts to help Kieren come to terms with his new reality. Meanwhile, Simon - a partially deceased revolutionary who had previously been known for his call to arms and desire to "liberate" those who were still under the influence of the drugs - is trying to backtrack on his rhetoric, claiming that violence is not the answer.

The rest of the episode follows Kieren, Simon, and Jem as they navigate their newfound roles in a society that is still skeptical of the dead's sentience and their place in the world. The themes of discrimination, violence, and xenophobia that began in season one are still in the forefront in season two, and this episode is no exception.

Throughout the episode, viewers are given glimpses of the larger political landscape surrounding PDS treatment and the political machinery working against those that it considers to be "inferior" or "unnatural", causing viewers to feel the sense of oppression and desperation that the PDS community is experiencing.

The episode is expertly crafted and emotionally resonant, with all of the characters struggling to find their places in a world that is still hostile to their presence. Fans of the show's first season will not be disappointed with this latest episode and will find it a satisfactory continuation of the journey of the PDS-afflicted characters.

In summary, season two, episode two of In The Flesh is a powerful exploration of identity, discrimination, and violence, encapsulated in the post-apocalyptic world of sentient zombies. With a strong emotional core and deft handling of its myriad themes, this episode is sure to leave viewers both empathetic to the struggles of the undead and enraged at the injustices they face.