Ep 2. Brenton's Breath

Brenton's Breath follows the aftermath of the hit-and-run incident where Brenton Butler, a 15-year-old black boy, was left in critical condition. In the second episode of Seven Seconds, tensions between the police department and the community rise as Brenton's family and friends struggle to come to terms with his condition. Prosecutor KJ Harper, still grappling with her past mistakes and personal struggles, is assigned to the case and meets with Brenton's father and witnesses.

As KJ delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers inconsistencies in the statements of the police officers involved in the accident. Meanwhile, a distraught Brenton's mother confronts the driver responsible for the hit-and-run, demanding justice for her son. The police department, under pressure to catch the perpetrator, resort to unethical means to solve the case.

The episode also delves into the lives of the police officers involved in the case, particularly Officer Pete Jablonski who struggles with guilt and conflicting loyalties. It becomes evident that the hit-and-run has shaken the entire community, causing rifts between neighbors, friends, and family members.

In Brenton's Breath, the themes of race, justice, and corruption are explored as the characters grapple with their moral compasses in a world that seems to be increasingly polarized. The tension between the black community and law enforcement is palpable, and the plot points towards a larger conspiracy that may be at play.