News
The Cuckoo Episode 2, 9 April 2024, Channel 5
In this episode of The Cuckoo, airing on Channel 5 on Tuesday 9 April, viewers witness the mysterious lodger Sian’s increasingly manipulative behaviour as she continues to wreak havoc on the family dynamics.
The episode begins with Sian in bed, contemplating a distant memory. Nick, hoping to save money, announces that he has fixed the shower, much to Jessica’s irritation. He also rebuffs Sian’s offer to drive Alice to school. Sian then retrieves a pawnshop receipt from the family safe, which Jessica later discovers. Nick, sensing something is amiss, checks the safe and confronts Sian about the receipt. However, their conversation is interrupted by a phone call from Alice’s headmaster, who informs them that Alice has been in an altercation.
As the family dynamics become more fraught, Sian’s true intentions remain unclear. She appears to befriend Alice, encouraging her artistic talents, but her motives are questionable. Meanwhile, Nick’s suspicions about Sian grow, and he contacts one of her references, discovering that Fay Calder is her aunt. Despite his doubts, Jessica dismisses Nick’s concerns.
Adding to the tension, the family faces financial strain as they struggle to renovate their farmhouse in the countryside. With Nick having lost his job, they are forced to take in Sian as a lodger to ease their money worries. However, their situation only becomes more complicated as Sian’s presence creates further discord within the family.
The Cuckoo continues to explore the complexities of family relationships and the potential consequences of letting strangers into one’s life. With each episode, the stakes get higher, and the true nature of Sian’s character remains a thrilling mystery.
The Cuckoo airs on Tuesday 9 April 2024 at 9.00 pm on Channel 5.
- News3 days ago
The Bad Guardian Movie Premiere (Lifetime, May 18, 2024)
- News2 days ago
The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: The Last Alzheimer’s Patient (CNN, Sunday, May 19, 2024)
- News2 days ago
Valerie Bertinelli Steps Away from Social Media for a ‘Mental Health Break’
- News3 days ago
The Kitchen: Family Friendly Feast (Food Network, Saturday, May 18, 2024)