Durham County: Season 2
Newly promoted homicide detective Mike Sweeney struggles to keep his family together as they try to come to terms with the anguish left behind by a serial killer. He also develops an intense bond with a brilliant but deeply troubled forensic psychiatrist named Pen Verrity, who works in his department.
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Durham County Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
Newly promoted homicide detective Mike Sweeney struggles to keep his family together as they try to come to terms with the anguish left behind by a serial killer. He also develops an intense bond with a brilliant but deeply troubled forensic psychiatrist named Pen Verrity, who works in his department.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Little Lost Children
Jul 13, 2009
Mike Sweeney has been promoted to a new position as Homicide Detective. His family has been split by serial killer Ray Prager, who is in lockdown after killing two women and trauma
Ray Loves Sadie True
Jul 20, 2009
Detective Sweeney comes under suspicion of police brutality. Meanwhile a new case keeps him busy while he struggles to help Sadie prepare for the coming trial. Doctor Verrity trie
The Fish In The Ocean
Jul 27, 2009
Mike and Tom take a closer look into Bonnie Verrity's death against Roxy's orders. Meanwhile Pen and Jonathan Verrity's fight over custody of Mark comes to a head. Sadie worries a
Daddy Hurt Mommy?
Aug 3, 2009
New revelations into Bonnie's death are made as the investigation continues and both parents become suspects. Mike tries to stay professional while Pen draws him deeper into her we
Boys Do Things
Aug 10, 2009
With three murder investigations on his plate, and his family in turmoil, Mike attempts to keep his head about him. Sadies investigation into Lissies death turns up some startling
Surviving The Fall
Aug 17, 2009
Things come to a head for everyone in Durham County. Mike tries to convince his daughter that he did not murder Lissie; Pen tries to convince Mike that she did not drown her daugh