Ep 2. A Wilderness of Mirrors

In McDonald & Dodds season 1 episode 2, titled "A Wilderness of Mirrors," the unlikely crime-solving duo of Detective Sergeant Dodds and Detective Chief Inspector McDonald are on the case once again. This time, they are tasked with investigating the murder of a research fellow at a top-secret government facility.

The episode opens with the body of the victim being discovered in a laboratory at the facility, and it quickly becomes clear that his death was no accident. As Dodds and McDonald begin their investigation, they are met with a web of deception and secrecy, as the facility is shrouded in a "wilderness of mirrors" - a term used to describe the confusion and misdirection that can occur in the world of espionage and intelligence.

Their suspects include a group of brilliant scientists whose expertise ranges from medical research to cybersecurity. As they delve deeper into their investigation, they discover that the victim was involved in some highly classified work that may have led to his demise.

The plot thickens when they uncover evidence that suggests that the victim was not the intended target of the attack, but rather a case of mistaken identity. The detectives are faced with the challenging task of unraveling a complex web of rivalries, secrets, and betrayals to determine who the real target was and why.

Meanwhile, Dodds and McDonald must also navigate their own professional and personal differences as they work together to solve the case. While Dodds is a by-the-book copper who relies on traditional investigative methods, McDonald is more unconventional and relies on her instincts and prior experience as a spy. The two must find a way to bridge their differences and work together to solve the case.

As the investigation heats up, the detectives find themselves in a race against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again. With each suspect holding a piece of the puzzle, the detectives must use their skills and intuition to bring the killer to justice.

With its complex and intriguing plot, "A Wilderness of Mirrors" is a thrilling installment in the McDonald & Dodds series that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.