'One Day' Episode 2 Takeaway: Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew's heartfelt letters bridge the gap across borders

'One Day' on Netflix seems to be getting better with each episode
A still from 'One Day' (@Netflix)
A still from 'One Day' (@Netflix)

Contains spoilers for ‘One Day’ on Netflix

LONDON, ENGLAND: ‘One Day’ Episode 2 offers more character development than the first episode. There is more fun and laughter. The series seems to be getting better with each episode.

The first episode of 'One Day' on Netflix introduced us to the main characters – Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, played by Ambika Mod and Leo Woodfall, respectively.

Letters connect Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew

A still from 'One Day' (@Netflix)
A still from 'One Day' (@Netflix)

‘One Day’ Episode 2 takes viewers to 1989. Emma and Dexter are in very different directions, with one in a villa in Rome and the other on a minibus in the Midlands. However, they write letters to each other to be in touch.

The episode beautifully illustrates the tug-of-war between privilege and purpose. Emma is now part of a theater group and Dexter is supposedly meant to be starting a teaching job.

Emma and Dexter start missing each other with each passing day. With letters, they begin to open up to each other. They continue to share the joys and sorrows that only life can bring.

Emma writes Dexter a letter, confessing that acting isn't for her. She is wondering what to do with her life while Dexter is eating gelato in Italy.

Love brewing between Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew

A screengrab from the trailer of 'One Day' (@Netflix)
A screengrab from the trailer of 'One Day' (@Netflix)

Towards the end of the second episode, we see that Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew start missing each other. Dexter informs Emma about his plan to come to London. Emma feels delighted and calls her friend Tilly.

As the story progresses, it becomes clear the two are craving for each other. Emma informs Tilly about her plan to come back to Leeds. She plans to write for a play. The episode ends with the call.

Is love brewing between Emma and Dexter? The answers are waiting to be discovered in the upcoming episodes.

‘One Day’ is available on Netflix. 

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