Mr. Selfridge Season 1 Episode 2
Mr. Selfridge
Season 1

Ep 2. Episode 2

  • TV-14
  • April 7, 2013
  • 45 min
  • 7.6  (246)

The second episode of Mr. Selfridge season 1 continues to follow the journey of American retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge as he attempts to revolutionize the shopping experience in London.

The episode opens with Harry and his wife Rose attending a garden party where they encounter Lady Mae, who Harry had met in the previous episode. Lady Mae offers to introduce Harry to her circle of high society friends, believing that his department store could cater to their tastes. Harry eagerly accepts the invitation, but his excitement is dampened by Rose's disapproval of Lady Mae's behavior towards Harry.

Meanwhile, tensions are brewing within the Selfridge's store itself. Agnes Towler, a new employee in the display department, becomes the subject of jealousy and hostility from her colleagues due to her talent and quick ascent in the rankings. She struggles to gain acceptance and respect from those around her, and her feelings of isolation are only compounded by her secret affair with Victor Colleano, a waiter at the Selfridge's restaurant.

Back in Harry's personal life, he faces a crisis with his eldest daughter, Rosalie, who has been expelled from her boarding school. She reveals to Harry that she had been bullied by her classmates and had been stealing to fit in. Harry is disappointed and angry with Rosalie's behavior, but also expresses his frustration with the school system's approach to education. This scene sheds light on Harry's values and priorities, particularly his belief in nurturing individuality and challenging the status quo.

As the episode progresses, we also see glimpses of Harry's creative and innovative mind at work. He comes up with the idea of holding a beauty contest to promote the store's new perfumes, much to the dismay of his marketing team. Despite the initial backlash, the contest becomes a success and brings in a lot of press coverage for Selfridge's.

Overall, the second episode of Mr. Selfridge season 1 continues to develop the characters and themes introduced in the premiere. We see Harry struggling to balance his ambitious dreams with his personal life, while Agnes experiences both professional success and personal strife. The episode also highlights Harry's unconventional approach to business, as he challenges societal norms and embraces innovation.

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  • First Aired
    April 7, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    45 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (246)