S01.E04: The Cruelty Man

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Aoife’s body is missing and Lorna is devastated by the news of the death of her child. The search for her daughter’s grave becomes ever more fraught. Enlisting Michael to help, the two begin to understand the enormity of what Aoife Cassidy had come to share with the town. Lorna takes matters into her own hands and heads toward the convent, but will she be brave enough to face past demons? 

Back in Dublin, Colman is reprimanded for his renegade actions. It feels to him that his nightmares are becoming real, and he begins to delve into his own past. A shocking revelation builds a new connection in the case. Does Colman hold the answer that Lorna is looking for? 

Airdate: September 10, 2023

(on BBC One & BBC iPlayer)

 

Edited September 25, 2023 by Snazzy Daisy

[Snazzy Daisy]

We know more about Colman’s personal past and trauma in this episode.

Sgt. Massey has ordered Colman to return to Dublin for breaking into Lorna’s house without a warrant and antagonizing her.

Lorna is now trying to dig further into her daughter - Agnes’ death, her grave, her burial record etc. She is unhinged - breaking into the county archives and stealing a bunch of records while being caught on CCTV.

With help from Michael, they cross-reference the stolen records with the death certificates and they find out that only 3 of the 298 children have burial records.

Colman learns from his adoptive mom that he was taken from the “Reject Room” and his bio mom’s name is Catherine Ivers. He visits the national archives only to find his own death certificate. He shows it to Lorna. Like Colman, Agnes might be alive too. A hopeful news for Lorna!