Ep 2. Hawk and Dove

Hawk and Dove is the second episode of the first season of the American superhero series Titans, which premiered on DC Universe in 2018. The show Titans is a live-action adaptation of the DC Comics superhero team, known as the Teen Titans.

In this episode, the focus shifts from the previous episode's protagonist, Dick Grayson, to the introduction of two new characters, Hank Hall and Dawn Granger, also known as Hawk and Dove. Hank and Dawn are siblings and former crimefighters who had worked with Dick in the past.

The episode begins with a flashback to the 1970s, where a young Dawn is shown experiencing a traumatic event. This event sets the stage for Dawn's future as a crimefighter. Flashforward to present day, and we see Dawn, now a schoolteacher, living a peaceful life with her boyfriend, Hank. However, Hank is not content with their current mundane lifestyle and is shown to be struggling with addiction.

Meanwhile, the Titans continue their investigation into the mysterious organization that they encountered in the previous episode. The organization is revealed to be a cult-like group, worshipping a god-like figure called Raven. The Titans break into the cult's headquarters, but things don't go as planned when Raven unleashes her powers, causing chaos and destruction. During the chaos, Hank and Dawn stumble upon the scene while out on a date.

The episode then follows the backstory of Hawk and Dove. Flashbacks to their crimefighting days show the pair's desire to make a difference, which ultimately leads to a violent confrontation with their enemy, the criminal Master, resulting in Dove's death. After the incident, Hawk falls into despair, which leads him to substance abuse.

Back in the present day, Dawn and Hank confront their past and try to come to terms with their lives as crimefighters. They help the Titans by providing valuable information and insight into the organization they are investigating. The Titans, now with the help of Hank and Dawn, decide to take down the organization once and for all.

The episode ends with Raven gaining control of her powers while the Titans take down the cult. Hank and Dawn suit up, don their Hawk and Dove costumes, and join forces with the Titans to help save the day.

Overall, Hawk and Dove is a thrilling second episode that focuses on the backstories of the new characters and sets the foundation for future episodes. It explores the themes of addiction, trauma, and reconciliation, while also providing exciting action sequences and well-choreographed fight scenes. Fans of the DC Universe and superhero shows will enjoy this episode, as it introduces intriguing new characters and furthers the plot of the captivating series.