Ep 1. Episode 1
- January 1, 2019
- 54 min
In Episode 1 of Lambs of God, we are introduced to a small and secluded island off the coast of Australia. The island is home to a community of three nuns - Sister Iphigenia, Sister Margarita, and Sister Carla - who have lived on the island for their entire lives.
The nuns live a simple life, tending to their farm and spending much of their time in prayer and meditation. However, despite their peaceful existence, there is an air of fear and uncertainty surrounding the island, as rumors of a looming sale to developers threaten to uproot the nuns from their home.
The sisters' routine is interrupted by the arrival of Father Ignatius, who has been sent to the island to assess the nuns' suitability for transfer to a new convent in Sydney. However, his arrival only serves to further complicate the already-tense situation.
As the episode progresses, we begin to see a breakdown in the sisters' idyllic way of life. Sister Margarita is plagued by horrific nightmares and is at times immobilized by fear. Meanwhile, Sister Iphigenia, the eldest of the three sisters, grapples with her own mortality and the idea of leaving the island that has been her home for so many years.
The arrival of Father Ignatius opens up new wounds for the sisters to confront. Sister Carla resents the intrusion of a man into their all-female community and feels threatened by his questions about their way of life. Her growing anger and bitterness towards him stem from a traumatic event in her past, and it becomes clear that there is much more to Sister Carla than meets the eye.
As the episode comes to a close, we are left with a sense of unease and foreboding as the nuns face an uncertain future. The tension on the island builds steadily throughout the episode, culminating in a shocking event that leaves the sisters reeling.
In Episode 1 of Lambs of God, we are introduced to a world that is both beautiful and mysterious, but also dark and unsettling. The show explores questions of faith, femininity, and power in a way that is both subtle and profound. With its strong performances and stunning visuals, Lambs of God promises to be a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.
