Ep 1. Head Games

In season 2 of Midnight, Texas, we pick up where we left off with the town on the brink of chaos. Head Games begins with a gruesome car accident and a young girl, Lilith, wandering aimlessly around town - sparking the Midnighters' interest. But it's a twisted serial killer that really gets the story going.

As the episode progresses, the Midnighters are each dealing with their own problems. Manfred is struggling with his abilities and new found powers, Fiji is coming to terms with her magical knowledge, and Olivia is dealing with the fact that her husband, a trained assassin, is back in town. Meanwhile, Bobo is trying to suppress some unsettling memories, and the Rev's loyalty is tested.

The episode mainly focuses on the Midnighters' investigation into the serial killer. After Lilith describes to Manfred what she witnessed in the car accident, the group does some digging and tracks down the killer's previous victims. What they find is gruesome, with the killer using his victim's heads to communicate with them through telepathy and help them confront their deepest fears.

As they get closer to identifying the killer, tensions rise between the Midnighters. Manfred's newfound powers are causing rifts within the group, while parallel tensions simmer between Joe and Chuy. Despite this, they all come together to protect the town and banish the killer.

However, just when you think the danger has passed, their friend Lem is suddenly put in grave danger. It's a shocking twist that leaves the episode on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to find out what happens next.

Overall, Head Games sets the tone for the rest of the season with its dark and twisted storyline and hints at the group's internal struggles. It also introduces some new characters that add to the mystery and intrigue of the show. Midnight, Texas continues to deliver on its supernatural themes and keeps us on our toes with unexpected twists and turns.