Prisoners' Wives continues ... with a late addition to the party ...

So much great drama on at the moment ... it's fantastic!

Last night saw the second episode of new BBC drama Prisoners' Wives, this week focusing on the trials of Francesca as a result of her husband's rising debts, and again bringing out the emotional struggle for both wife and prisoner. The format appears to be developing that each episode will focus primarily on one of the four women, whilst continuing the stories of the other characters alongside - I fear it's only a matter of time before that gun is found ... 

After featuring as a slightly mysterious addition last week, the story of Harriet (from the car!) and her wayward son is now having to play a slightly unsuccessful catch up, when we are already engaged with the other characters. The portrayal of her discomfort at visiting her son, only for him not to appear, was particularly moving, as was the interaction between Harriet and Gemma, but the story still remained on the sidelines in contrast to the characters we have followed from last week. 

I suspect it may be her turn to be the focus next week, so this will hopefully give the character a greater chance to develop; although, without wanting to give too much away ... her storyline does seem to be slightly on the extreme side, and I'm not convinced I'm interested enough in the character to want to follow it ...