Ep 2. Part 2

In The Plot Against America season 1 episode 2 titled "Part 2," tensions continue to rise as Charles Lindbergh's anti-Semitic policies begin to impact the Jewish community. The Levin family deals with their own internal conflicts, as patriarch Herman struggles with the decision to move his family to Canada, while his wife Bess feels conflicted about her loyalty to her husband or her community. Their teenage son, Sandy, finds himself torn between his Jewish identity and wanting to assimilate into the new American culture.

Meanwhile, Lindbergh's presidency causes widespread panic as the country enters into a diplomatic crisis with Germany. This creates a wave of nationalism among the American people, and Lindbergh rises in the polls while his opponents are accused of being unpatriotic. The effects of Lindbergh's policies are felt throughout the country, as Jewish businesses face boycotts, and Jewish schools are forced to close.

The episode also explores the impact of Lindbergh's policies on other minority communities, particularly African Americans. A young Lawrence Fishburne plays a jazz musician who is targeted by racist police officers while performing in a nightclub. The scene illustrates how Lindbergh's presidency emboldened racists and sparked violence across racial lines. As tensions reach a boiling point, the Levin family must decide where their loyalties lie and how they will protect themselves in this increasingly hostile world.

Overall, "Part 2" builds on the tension and unease of the first episode, digging deeper into the ways in which Lindbergh's policies impact the daily lives of American citizens. The show is an unflinching exploration of what can happen when xenophobia and hate are normalized at the highest levels of government, and serves as a cautionary tale for our own turbulent times.