As the episode begins, Hannah Sterne (Nicola Walker) wakes up beside of her husband, Nathan (Stephen Mangan). Hannah’s young sister, Rose (Fiona Button) scours through Hannah’s belongings. She finds several home videos. Before leaving home, Hannah watches an interview with comedian Rex Pope (Mathew Baynton). Outside, she speaks with her husband about her mother’s upcoming birthday party. Hannah is encouraged to speak with Nina (Annabel Scholey). Their relationship has been rocky since Hannah left the family law firm. Then, Hannah spots her father. She continues on without acknowledging him. Ruth (Deborah Findlay) chats with Nina at work. Nina is given the details about the Pope case.

Hannah learns how Pope is lashing out again his wife. Then, she speaks with Christie (Barry Atsma). Hannah is told about a millionaire client, David McKenzie (Stephen Tompkinson). She meets with him and his wife Goldie (Meera Syal). It is at that moment that Davey reveals his intention to divorce his wife. Hannah isn’t interested in taking the case, but she has no choice. She is told to drag it out and make more money. She speaks with Davey and requests to know everything. He refuses to tell her his secrets. Then, she speaks with Goldie and gives her advice for finding a lawyer. Nina arrives. She spots Goldie arguing with Davey. Then, she speaks with Hannah. They argue about their past performances, before speaking with Pope and his wife. Pope wants to see his son. His wife wants him to stop using her in his jokes. After the meeting, Nina and Hannah chat about the upcoming birthday party. Christie interrupts. Nina is taken by him.

Nina spots Pope’s son, Eddie, outside. Nina and Hannah negotiate. They agree to give Pope the kid on Wednesdays. Pope learns that his son is in the lobby. He struggles to see him, but doesn’t get the chance. Hannah tells Nina about spotting their dad Oscar (Anthony Head). Hannah goes to lunch with the firm and Nathan. She learns that her mother is there with Davey. Nina saw the paperwork and helped Ruth get Davey as her client. Nina chats with Rose about her boyfriend and her upcoming wedding. Back at the office, Hannah changes her tune. She turns against Nina and tries to take everything from Rex. Goldie becomes suspicious of her husband. She meets with her friends and soon learns that one of them is having an affair with her husband. Rose and her boyfriend go to church. They don’t like the idea, but plan on having a church wedding anyway. Oscar speaks with Hannah.

He gives her a letter to give to Ruth. Hannah lets him know that he is dead to her. Then, Hannah is forced to deal with Rex. She explains that the jokes are eventually going to get to his son and make him hate him. She agrees to give him the Wednesdays back. They’ll speak about weekends later. Rex agrees and is finally allowed to see his son. Ruth’s party begins. Hannah speaks with Christie. It seems that the two might have had a fling at some point. Christie asks if it would be okay for him to date Nina. Hannah learns that Goldie wants her as her lawyer. She agrees to take the case. Hannah finally arrives at the party. She joins her sisters. They try on their mother’s old clothing. Hannah becomes angry when they finds her home videos. Rose learns about her father’s visit. Then, Hannah gives her speech.

Afterwards, Hannah speaks with her mother about Davey. Ruth is not happy that Hannah left the law firm. Hannah admits she was tired of being relied on. Then, Ruth learns about Oscar’s visit. Hannah gets drunker and sends Christie Nina’s contact. Hannah and the family leave the party. Nina meets with Rex at the pub. They share a kiss. Ruth rips the birthday card to shreds. Christie contacts Hannah later that night.

 

The Split Review

The opener of The Split was decent. It was a little drug out in some places. Nevertheless, it is hard not to watch the brilliant Nicola Walker. The supporting cast was great too. I am hoping things will begin picking up pretty soon. The episode was okay, but not great. A 7 out of 10 is deserved.