Being at the wrong place at the wrong time is basically something we all dread and with this show, everything seems to be about the very same thing. The show, Desperate Measures is a great example of how far a parent can for their child in the direst times in order to protect them from any problem they land themselves into. This show is a great example of the emotional, mental, and actual state of a parent whose child has gotten themselves in some grave trouble and what measures they will take to save them.
Desperate Measures is a British Drama that follows the story of a mother named Rowan and her teenage son, Finn. Rowan is a single mother and she is a bank clerk who is quite great at her job and has been known to do her work diligently. One day her life begins to spiral when her son Finn lands himself in an issue with a drug dealer as he gets stuck in a deal that he made with him. Not realizing how dangerous they are he makes the deal and ends up not being to pay them back.
Rowan finds herself in a tough spot as her son is stuck in a violent and miserable place and the gang has ensured to make her life a living hell. She tries to figure out a way to pay back the dealers in exchange for their freedom and to leave them alone. She must take paths that are unconventional and even illegal in order to protect her son from this problem.
The show is a four-episode long show with each episode with an average running time of 45 minutes. The show’s length is comparatively shorter than the other shows and hence, it is great for someone who wants something longer than a movie but certainly not as long as a whole average season. Many people often confuse the show to be related to a movie of the same name, but in reality, they are related.
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Desperate Measures Episode 2 Release Date
The show has been quite new, but regardless of the fact that is new, it has been able to catch huge popularity within the span of a week after the launch of its first episode. The show is packed with loads and loads of adventure and thrill that we all often look for in any show that we watch. This can be a great watch for anyone who loves dramas involving action and thrill.
The four-episode long season is quite short and many fans expected it to be a little longer than this. But many even suggest the length of the season is at its best because it covers the story and at the same time does not feel stretched. The episodes of the show will be aired daily, and they are next to no wait for Episode 2 of Desperate Measures. Episode 2 will be aired on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023.
Recap of Desperate Measures Episode 1
The episode begins with the generic introduction of the characters of the show, as they show us an honest and hardworking Rowan who is all set to receive an appraisal in her workplace. On the other side, we are shown Finn, who is gawking at the new and expensive car that his friend was driving. As they go to a shady home it turns out his friend named Connor is actually working with a drug dealing gang and he is there to deliver a package.
Finn accompanies him in all of the mess-ups when they are suddenly bombarded by the police. The boys hurriedly begin to flee the scene in order to not get caught, but whilst running Connor gets caught, Finn manages to flee but the cash is seized from Finn. He upon meeting his mother confesses that he is found himself in a mess and now the boss, Kristoff wishes for the repayment of the money lost.
He threatens them and out of desperation, Rowan tries to start collecting money. She even begins to sell some of her things at a pawnshop but the shop gets raided as well, and later on, when the dua try to leave the town they are stopped by the gang and her son is then kidnapped by them. This whole incident leaves her shocked and terrified for her life.
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Spoilers for Desperate Measures Episode 2
In the next episode, we will get to see how Rowan, whose son is now kidnapped decides to rob a bank with Patrick who agrees to join hands with her. She is also in contact with detective Simmons who is trying to source information about the boys but she keeps quiet. To get more insider info she plants a hidden camera through her friend Varisha who works in the bank but in the process, she rejects this.
Rowan’s dad informs her about where is Finn and when they try to save him, they get to witness Connor being killed in col-blood by Darren. Out of fear, she agrees to pay even if she has to pay double for the sake of her son’s life. Varisha who realizes that she doesn’t have enough money to support the treatment of her mother decides to join hands with Rowan to help her rob the bank.
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Streaming Guide for Desperate Measures Episode 2
The show is quite interesting and thrilling to watch with its new and complex themes. The show is created under the banner of Channel 4 and hence, the show is aired on Channel 5 itself. Other than that the show is being aired on the other OTT platform that is EchoRight, where one can catch up with all the episodes of the show.
One needs to have a proper login and subscription to the platform to be able to enjoy the show without any problem. The streaming time for Desperate Measures on Channel 5 is as follows:
- 1:00 PM Pacific Central Time on February 22nd, 2023
- 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on February 22nd, 2023
- 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on February 22nd, 2023
- 9:00 PM Universal Co-ordinated Time on February 22nd, 2023
- 2:30 AM Indian Standard Time on February 23rd, 2023
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