The Straits Season 1 Episode 2 The Trouble With Raskols
- Not Rated
- February 6, 2012
- 55 min
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6.7 (22)
The Straits season 1 episode 2, titled "The Trouble With Raskols," follows the Montebello family as they struggle to come up with the money to pay off their debt to a dangerous loan shark. Harry, the family patriarch, enlists the help of his estranged son Noel, who has been living with an Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory. Noel agrees to help, but as he returns to his hometown he finds himself pulled back into the dangerous and unpredictable world he left behind.
Meanwhile, eldest son Marou takes matters into his own hands and decides to steal a shipment of drugs from a local gang leader to sell for quick cash. However, things quickly go awry when Marou's partner in crime turns on him and steals the drugs.
As the Montebello family deals with these dangerous situations, tensions rise between Harry and his wife Kitty, who blames him for their current predicament. They must work together to keep their family safe and try to find a way out of their debt.
Throughout the episode, viewers are introduced to the world of "raskols," or local gangs, that operate in the area. The Montebello family's dealings with these gangs only complicate their situation and put them in even more danger.
Overall, "The Trouble With Raskols" is a thrilling and tense episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. The Montebello family's struggles with debt, loyalty, and family dynamics make for compelling drama, while the introduction of the raskols adds an extra layer of danger and excitement to the story. Viewers won't be able to look away as the Montebello family fights to survive in this cutthroat world.