Patience, Season 2
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sundays at 8 PM beginning June 14
Mondays at 1 AM beginning June 15
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sundays at noon beginning June 21
PATIENCE follows Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis, “A Kind of Spark”), an autistic woman who works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. In Season 2, Patience is back tackling puzzling crimes when new detective Frankie Monroe (Jessica Hynes, “Miss Austen”) bursts onto the scene. Their differences spark tension, but they must learn to work as a team as they investigate cases of murder and mystery across the city. Meanwhile, Patience searches for her mother and navigates the ups and downs of new love.
The ensemble cast also features Nathan Welsh (“The Ledge”), Mark Benton (“Anna and the Apocalypse”), Adrian Rawlins (The Harry Potter Franchise), Tom Lewis (“Redeeming Love”), Ali Ariaie (“The Great”), Liza Sadovy (“A Real Pain”), and others.
Episode 1 - “Vampire”
After a photographer is found dead with a stake through his heart, Patience pursues a rational explanation for what appears to be a vampire killing. DI Frankie Monroe ruffles feathers but comes to see Patience’s value, while Patience continues her romance with Elliot.
Episode 2 - “Music In The Minster”
When a music student is found dead, and then her professor dies suddenly, Patience races to unlock the mystery. A showdown in the spectacular setting of York Minster exposes the unlikely killer. Patience looks forward to her first date with Elliot.
Episode 3 - “The Magpie”
A businessman is shot in a packed boardroom. A dead magpie points the investigation into the world of magic, where Patience’s neurodivergent mind sees what others miss. Patience traces her mother’s address and hears some shocking news.
Episode 4 - “The Timetable”
A young autistic girl witnesses her father’s murder at the railway museum but is unable to tell anyone what happened. Patience connects with her and coaxes some information from her, leading to a breakthrough in the case.
Episode 5 - “The Runes”
A Viking expert dies before a big, controversial speech, and Patience finds a coded message in his work that suggests there’s more to his death than meets the eye. As another scholar is targeted, she and Frankie race to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Patience’s relationship with Elliot hits a rough patch.
Episode 6 - “Paco’s Revenge”
A woman is found dead in the botanical gardens – was she murdered or did she die of natural causes? Patience suspects foul play and falls out with Frankie, who needs convincing. Meanwhile, Patience tries to deny her feelings for Elliot.
Episode 7 - “A Monk's Tale”
A monk is found dead, kneeling in prayer. Patience and Frankie investigate, and secrets surface at the monastery. When Patience finds herself on stage as the face of the City of York police, she starts rethinking her decision about Elliot.
Episode 8 - “Hostage”
Patience and Frankie are held hostage by an escaped prisoner seeking justice. As armed police prepare to storm the building, Frankie’s past resurfaces. Meanwhile, Patience realizes she’s ready to be honest about her feelings for Elliot.