Ep 2. There Are No Strangers Here

In episode 2 of Tommy season 1, entitled "There Are No Strangers Here," we see the new Chief of Police, Abigail "Tommy" Thomas, settling into her role while facing multiple challenges.

Tommy’s first task is solving a case involving the murder of a transgender woman named Coco, whose body is found in an alleyway. Tommy is eager to get to the bottom of the crime but faces difficulties when the victim's community is unwilling to cooperate with the authorities. With LGBT activists protesting outside of the station, Tommy must not only solve the case but also navigate the complex politics of the situation.

While working on the Coco case, Tommy’s personal life becomes more complicated when her estranged father, who is a retired cop, comes to town unexpectedly. Their relationship is strained, and Tommy is hesitant to engage with him, but she finds herself questioning her stance when her father offers her help for the case.

The episode also follows the politics of the city of Los Angeles, where Governor Bennett is considering making a bid for presidency. The Governor visits Tommy, who he hopes will help him with the city's support in the upcoming election. He promises to help Tommy with the Coco case if she agrees to endorse him. Tommy is hesitant at first but eventually agrees to endorse him after he helps her with the case.

This episode also introduces us to Tommy's team of detectives who are struggling to get along with her. Ken Rosey, the head detective, is resentful of Tommy's appointment as Chief instead of him and is reluctant to follow her lead. Though, as the episode progresses, he begins to come around and work more closely with Tommy.

Overall, "There Are No Strangers Here" is an intense, politically charged episode that highlights the complexities of the job that Tommy has undertaken. From her efforts to solve the murder of Coco to her delicate dance with the Governor, Tommy faces numerous challenges in her new role as Chief of Police. The episode showcases her determination and smart instincts, even in the face of adversaries who are determined to thwart her efforts. With the complex dynamics between characters and high stakes, this episode sets the stage for the rest of the season.