Ep 10. AKA Pork Chop

Jessica Jones season 2, episode 10, titled "AKA Pork Chop," follows the story of Jessica as she continues to investigate her mother’s past, which leads her to a confrontation with someone from her childhood.

As the episode begins, Jessica is still reeling from her discovery that her mother is not dead but alive and has superpowers. This revelation has sparked a new obsession for Jessica who wants to uncover her mother’s past. She is looking for answers about how her mother got her powers, why she gave her up, and what kind of person she was before she vanished.

Jessica heads to a boarding school that her mother attended when she was younger. There, she meets the headmaster who is initially reluctant to share any information with her. However, once Jessica reveals her mother’s name, the headmaster grants her access to the school’s records. Jessica is able to discover that her mother, Alisa, was a brilliant and artistic person before she gained her superpowers. She was admired by her peers and teachers alike but was socially awkward and had trouble making friends.

Meanwhile, Trish is still dealing with the aftermath of her transformation into a superhuman. She is still experiencing strange physical changes and is becoming increasingly addicted to her powers. She confides in Malcolm, who urges her to come clean to Jessica about her use of the drug that gave her powers. Trish wants to retain her newfound abilities and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep them.

Elsewhere, Jeri Hogarth continues to grapple with her ALS diagnosis. She is desperate to find a cure and has been experimenting with alternative treatments. While at a holistic health center, she meets a woman who gives her some herbal medicine that she claims will cure her illness. Jeri is hesitant at first but eventually gives in and takes the medicine.

As the episode progresses, Jessica’s investigation into her mother’s past leads her to a man named Victor, an old acquaintance from her childhood. Victor is a cruel and abusive person who used to torment Jessica when they were kids. He, too, has superpowers and has been using them to commit crimes.

Jessica confronts Victor and demands to know why he didn’t tell her about her mother. Victor is evasive and unhelpful, and it becomes clear that he knows more than he’s letting on. In a fit of rage, Jessica uses her strength to try to extract information from him, but he is unresponsive.

As the episode reaches its climax, Jessica receives a call from Trish, who has taken the drug again and is losing control over her powers. Jessica rushes to her apartment, where she finds Trish in a state of panic and fear. Trish’s powers have become more erratic and unpredictable, and she is putting everyone around her in danger.

Overall, episode 10 of Jessica Jones season 2 is a tense and emotional ride that delves deeper into the show’s central characters. The episode provides a window into the complexities of Jessica’s relationship with her mother, Trish’s struggles with addiction, and Jeri’s desperate need for a cure. It sets the stage for an explosive finale, as these different storylines converge and intersect.