Ep 7. There Was a Girl

There was a Girl is the seventh episode of the American television series Low Winter Sun premiered on September 29, 2013. The show is a crime drama, based on the British series of the same name, set in Detroit, Michigan. The show revolves around two detectives, Frank Agnew and Joe Geddes. In this episode, the duo is still trying to cover up the murder of a fellow cop, Brendan McCann.

The title of the episode refers to a young girl who gets roped into the action when her brother goes missing. The episode starts with Frank at a motel, trying to make sense of the recent events. Joe calls him to tell him that Damon, the man they had framed for McCann's murder, had skipped town. Joe warns Frank that Damon's actions could put them all in danger, but Frank doesn't seem too concerned.

Meanwhile, internal affairs is starting to sniff around the police department, trying to figure out what happened to McCann. Boyd, the head of the department, is trying to deflect their suspicions by offering up two other cops as potential suspects. It's clear that Boyd is more interested in protecting the department than finding the true culprit.

Back on the streets, a gang war is boiling over. One of the gangs, led by the ruthless Tito Gomez, has kidnapped a member of the opposing gang. The kidnapped gang member's little sister, Maria, seeks out Frank's help in finding him. Frank takes on the job, but he's quickly in over his head. Not only is Tito a dangerous foe, but Frank's own guilt over McCann's murder is causing him to act erratically.

Joe is dealing with his own demons in this episode. His son, who is in prison, is threatening to harm Joe's wife and daughter if Joe doesn't help him. Joe knows that getting involved is only going to lead to trouble, but he can't abandon his own flesh and blood.

As the episode progresses, Frank gets closer to finding Maria's brother, but he's also putting himself in more danger. Tito and his men are becoming increasingly violent, and it's clear that they won't hesitate to kill Frank if they feel threatened. The tension in the episode builds steadily, with several tense confrontations between Frank and Tito's men. Maria's fate is also left uncertain, adding to the overall feeling of dread.

Overall, There was a Girl is a tense and thrilling episode of Low Winter Sun. The writers do an excellent job of building suspense and keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. The performances from the cast are also top-notch, with Mark Strong and Lennie James both delivering standout performances. The episode also advances the overall story arc of the series, driving home the idea that the detectives' actions have consequences that cannot be undone. For fans of the crime drama genre, this episode is a must-see.