At the beginning of the episode, Becky (Kae Alexander) receives a visit from Sally Porter (Emilia Fox). Sally orders something and says little else. Moments later, Sally asks Becky to do something for her. Becky is told that she doesn’t have a choice. Sally admits she doesn’t want to ruin her relationship with Lau (Katie Leung). Becky tells her to wait there for a minute. Kai (Jason Wong) gets a visit from his lawyer. His lawyer tells him about the money that he will get for his confession. He learns that he will likely send 6 years in prison. Kai refuses. He tells his lawyer that the things he knows are worth much more than that. Kai explains that he knows who he works for. He instructs him to tell his boss he wants a better deal. The lawyer calls someone outside and asks if they want him to take care of it.

In a flashback, we see Jonah (John Simm) and Megan (Dervla Kirwan) chatting. Megan has bought a stuffed animal for someone. He tries to convince her to stay, but she refuses. The charges are dropped against Jonah. David Chen (Anthony Chau-Sang Wong) is not allowed to leave just yet. Seconds later, the officer tells David that someone has posted his bail. He’ll be out until the trial. David speaks with Felix (Thomas Chaanhing) briefly before he reunites with Jonah. Jonah learns that the payment was made anonymously in cash. Kai confessed to the murder on the boat. As for Megan, her death is still being referred to as an accident. Jonah wants to chat with Kai. David is unable to get Lau on the phone.

Outside, a gentleman tells them that he is there to pick them up. They get into his vehicle. Xiadong Xo (Kenneth Tsang) speaks with reporters. Michael Cohen (Anthony Hayes) asks about Megan and the possible police corruption. Xo admits he has been heard about he case. He explains that the police force is vulnerable to corruption. David and Jonah are transported to a fancy restaurant. They’re greeted by Lau, who insists she wanted to treat herself. Lau reveals that she paid her father’s bail. Lau tells them about Megan leaving her a lot of money. The money was paid to Megan by Carrad. It was paid right before she died. David doesn’t believe it is a coincidence. Kai gets another visitor.

He is cuffed and led through the prison. Kai is shanked many times in the stomach. Michael returns to the office and finds Michelle (Rosie Dwyer) at his desk. He learns that they’re hot desking now. His boss gives him a terrible duty that he wants nothing to do with. Michael tries to convince his boss that there is a conspiracy theory going on. David tells Jonah and Lau that Kai was killed in the prison. Jonah decides to speak with the people at Carrad Investments. Lau is forced to stay behind. David requests to speak with Mr. Letman. The woman behind the counter recognizes David as Megan’s husband. Jonah learns that Megan was a part of Carrad’s residential team. Letman tells about the property at 266 Craigmin Road.

There was a 5 million dollar deposit for the property. The deposit was paid by a company called Third Empire. Michael continues his investigation. He breaks into Ben’s apartment and searches around for evidence. He finds a business card with Megan’s name on it. David and Jonah search for evidence about Third Empire. They argue a bit before a knock at the door stops them. It is Michael Cohen outside. He speaks with Jonah. David attacks Michael and sends him running. Kai’s lawyer keeps a close eye on David and Jonah. He tells someone on the phone that he is going to wait until dark. Lau and Becky joke around about the stuffed animal Megan gave her. Becky asks when her dad is getting back. David listens in on them. David knows that Lau is lying to him. He wants to know more about Becky.

She admits she likes Becky. David says that is all that matters. Jonah gets in touch with Michael Cohen. He is shown a picture of Ben Torres. Jonah learns all about Torres and him selling information. Michael hasn’t heard of Third Empire. Michael won’t tell Jonah what happened between him and David. Becky takes the stuffed animal to Sally. She tells Sally that she is a horrible human being and claims that she made her one too. Michael arrives at the courthouse for the hearing about custody of his daughter. Sally sends a text to Arthur (Tim McInnerny) tells him that she has obtained something belonging to Lau. Michael isn’t too happy with the outcome of the hearing. Jonah takes a ride out to 266 Craigmin Road. The taxi leaves him there. He attempts to break into an out building of sorts.

Jonah finds a letter inside. Soon, he finds himself surrounded by police officers. The attorney looks through Megan’s belongings. He pours gasoline everywhere and sets the building on fire. David receives a call. He finds Lau asleep. He turns off the light and shuts the door for her. David meets with Jonah and the police. They leave together a short time later. Jonah has found an electricity bill for Third Empire. David manages to get some paperwork on Third Empire. Megan’s signature is found on the document. The company was in operation for about three days. Jonah finds the name Jack Benitez of interest. Jonah wants to ask Jack about the payment and the need for secrecy. They visit his apartment and speaks with a woman. They find out that Jack is a very young boy.

A picture on the wall gives Jonah a surprise. Jack tells them that it is his dad. He drives a car for Xo. Jonah and David speak about Xo. He suspects that the 5 million came from Xo. He lays out a new theory about Megan’s death. David isn’t so sure. Jonah visits Sally. She hides stuff before he is allowed inside. He tells her that Xo had Megan killed. He lays out his theory again and mentions Ben Torres. Sally denies knowing anything about Ben. Sally gets ill. Jonah spots her cellphone and notices a picture of herself and Ben. David calls Lau and asks her to come home. Jonah confronts Sally about Ben. She denies knowing anything Ben and Megan. Jonah calls the Hong Kong Chronicle and requests to speak with Cohen.

Sally apologizes and admits she should have told him earlier. Sally is convinced that the police covered up Ben’s murder just like they did Megan’s. She confesses that she was scared and said nothing. Lau is kidnapped before she can make it home.

 

Strangers Review

Strangers isn’t perfect. It isn’t even great. The show is just mediocre. Still, I have found myself eager to finish it out. I could go a few weeks without watching an episode, but I still feel compelled to at least finish it at some point or another. The story is pretty interesting, but a little bit cliché too. I am enjoying each episode but I could easily see why some people do not even bother. The show’s pacing is pretty bad. It feels like we’re just running around in circles at times. The episode was just okay. A 7 out of 10 is deserved. Sorry for any errors above and here in the review. I am barely staying awake are this point.

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