‘Apples Never Fall’ Recap: ‘Logan’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

APPLES NEVER FALL -- "Logan" Episode 102 -- Pictured: (l-r) Conor Merrigan-Turner as Logan, Pooja Shah as Indira Chaundry -- (Photo by: Vince Valitutti/PEACOCK)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Two of ‘Apples Never Fall’. To revisit the Series Premiere, click here.
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There is a great danger that exists for stories that are eager to simultaneously solve a mystery and explore the people surrounding that mystery. In that, the story can quickly lose sight of the need for balance on such matters. Which in turn could bring forth a story that immediately dives into the mystery, which removes meaning and depth since the characters become one-dimensional in nature. Or you get a story that is, so laser focused on the characters the mystery is thus forgotten. Which is why audiences often approach these shows with trepidation because those paths are indeed commonplace, and it was likely an initial concern for those that tuned into the Peacock limited series, Apples Never Fall.

But thankfully, it doesn’t take long for the second episode of this series to make it clear… that balance is where it will thrive. For ‘Logan’ really did offer us just enough regarding the mystery, all while making sure to help us to get to know the Delaney family better and that brought forth one compelling tale. One that made it clear, that the Delaney kids, genuinely have a troubled relationship with their father. Which was deeply expressed through Logan in this tale. Because it was pointed out to him often that he was constantly lost between two worlds when it came to his father. Wherein he would staunchly defend him because that’s one does regarding a father, yet also lament him because of the abuse he imparted, and he was so back and forth in this matter, that he tossed love aside to preserve hope that perhaps dad would step up and be wondrous. Which truly did offer up amazing insight into Logan’s psyche and life.

But of course, that was extended to everyone. For we saw hints regarding how a rough relationship with their dad has helped to shape the others. Such as how Amy is a tad free spirited as what is likely a result of her father demanding structure and perfection, and how Brooke tends to lean toward toxic relationship issues because of the toxic nature of her parent’s relationships, and how Troy basically turned out to be his dad in some respects, at least emotionally. And all of this was explored, as the search continued for Joy, with the help of the police even. Because the thought was that Savannah had to be back in the fold, even when mom’s busted bike showed up. And flashbacks spoke to an unhealthy pairing between the two of them, so all signs pointed there.

Until they didn’t. For Savannah was nowhere to be found, and old haunts proved useless and well… that meant the family had to seriously turn toward the possibility that dear old dad might be involved and what’s scary… is that there were signs that might be the case. Because Stan was extra spicy in this episode, to the point where he began to exert fury over others since he hurt a fellow tennis pro in the name of revenge. Not to mention, the siblings came to learn that mom was interested in getting a divorce from Stan. To the point where she had indeed consulted a lawyer about such matters, and that… combined with Stan’s behavior throughout the episode and during that very disconcerting ending, has signs pointing toward him being responsible for Joy going missing.

Which of course, deepens the mystery. But before we conjecture further on who might have caused harm to Joy, we can celebrate a story that was perfectly grounded in balance. Because we really did learn a great deal about the family and what makes them each tick, personally, here, all while the story grew the mystery of the missing Joy Delaney. Giving rise to some troubling questions for certain, the kind that outright compels us to continue this fascinating journey. For this really is a dramatic mystery, one that is likely going to continue to ponder deeply on dysfunctional family life and its impact upon us in adulthood, as the mystery surrounding Joy unravels and that is going to make for some compelling television as this incredible series marches on. Until next time.

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