Episode 2 is typically where the "supporting cast" begins to shine. While the pilot often focuses on a singular perspective, the follow-up episode introduces the secondary conflicts that add texture to the narrative.
Showing how the characters adapt to their changed circumstances. Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
We see the protagonist’s first moment of doubt or their first attempt to return to "normal" before realizing their life has changed forever. Establishing the "Engine" Episode 2 is typically where the "supporting cast"
Introducing a secondary storyline to balance the main narrative arc. Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2