‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Episode 2 Preview: Maria believes her father was murdered and sets out to prove it
Contains spoilers for ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’
Chicago, Illinois: MGM+’s latest series ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ opens with the death of Judge Oliver Garland in the first episode, setting the stage for a thrilling viewing experience in the coming weeks.
The mystery series, based on Stephen L. Carter’s novel of the same name, stars Forest Whitaker as Judge Oliver Garland, with his story explored in flashbacks.
The current timeline brings the spotlight to the judge’s son Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman) who is devastated by his death and entangled in a complex web of intrigue and politics.
What Happened in ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Episode 1?
Tiffany Mack, Henry Simmons and Grantham Coleman in ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ (@mgm+)
‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Episode 1 focuses on Judge Garland’s sudden death from a heart attack and then how his children—Talcott, Maria (Tiffany Mack) and Addison (Henry Simmons)—navigate through grief and funeral arrangements.
We get a flashback from 2007 when the judge was aiming to become a United States Supreme Court Justice. During the nomination, there were protests against him where people tried to cast ink on him and called him a fascist. He was probably called out for his judgments which people saw as conservative and regressive.
He sat before the Senate where he was questioned about his controversial ruling in the Alonso v. Secure-Tech case. He is also asked about his connection to Jack Ziegler (Tori Hanson), a former CIA operative turned criminal.
Back in the present day, Maria goes through her father’s medical reports for the past five years which show that he was healthy. He believes that the judge may have been murdered and says the same to his brothers who dismiss his theory.
At the end of the episode, the children gather for the judge’s funeral where Talcott asks about an unexpected visitation arrangement from Jack, which Talcott says he knows nothing about.
What to Expect in ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Episode 2?
Tiffany Mack (@mgm+) as Maria Garland in ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’
In Episode 2 of ‘Emperor of Ocean Park,’ we hope Maria follows through on her initial doubts. After meeting Jack in the first episode, Talcott will likely begin to believe Maria’s theory that their father’s death may be connected to Jack in some way.
The upcoming episode will shed more light on the judge’s ambitions regarding his career and the challenges he faced.
In Episode 1, there is a mystery surrounding what arrangement Jack was talking about. We hope to get more clarity on the same in the upcoming episodes.
The official synopsis for ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ episode 2 states, “Two years after his shocking announcement, Judge ponders his next career move; discovering that another close to their family has been murdered, Maria’s suspicions revolve around her father’s death. increased”
When will ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ episode 2 be released?
Grantham Coleman as Talcott Garland in a still from ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ (@mgm+)
MGM+ will drop an episode of ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ every Sunday. As per the release schedule, Episode 2 will air on July 21, 2024.
The runtime of the upcoming episode is expected to be around 50-55 minutes.
‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Episode 1 is now streaming on MGM+