Ep 3. A Cold Heaven

Single-Handed season 2 episode 3, titled "A Cold Heaven," follows Sergeant Jack Driscoll as he investigates the death of a young girl in a small Irish village that is hiding dark secrets.

The episode opens with Driscoll arriving at the scene of the crime, where he discovers the body of the young girl. The village, which appears to be idyllic at first glance, hides a seedy underbelly of abuse and neglect. Driscoll soon discovers that the girl was known to social services and had been taken away from her mother for her own safety. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a number of potential suspects, including the girl's mother, her abusive stepfather, and a local farmer who had been accused of causing harm to his animals.

As Driscoll investigates, he struggles to come to terms with his own past. He begins to see similarities between the young girl's situation and his own childhood, which was marred by abuse and neglect. This emotional connection to the case makes him more determined than ever to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrator to justice.

The tension mounts as Driscoll investigates each suspect and tries to piece together the events that led to the girl's death. Along the way, he discovers a number of other dark secrets that the village is hiding, including a long history of cover-ups and a culture of silence that has allowed abuse to go unchecked for far too long.

As Driscoll becomes more embroiled in the case, he finds himself increasingly at odds with the local authorities. His methods are unorthodox and his determination to uncover the truth puts him at odds with those who would rather keep the dark secrets of the village hidden.

In the end, Driscoll must confront his own demons and his troubled past as he races against time to solve the case and bring the perpetrator to justice. "A Cold Heaven" is an emotional and intense episode that highlights the complex nature of police work and the toll that it takes on those who are dedicated to uncovering the truth.