The first season finale deals with the ugliest of crimes, child abuse and rape. A boy has found after being sexually assaulted, his head beaten. But before this we see another slight young man being abused by an unseen rapist. This is shown in black and white flashback. Because Stefan knows the father of the first boy mentioned, he goes to tell him. What ensues are cover ups and the realization that a much decorated retired policeman has been finding child molesters. The problem is that there are a whole bunch of questions. We know quite shortly in the episode that Stefan was victimized himself, but has not told anyone. Linda is worried about him; she knows what a pile of TNT he is sitting on. Kurt is directed toward the case and is frustrated with Stefan's vacillation. He is also worried his volatility will compromise the case. Unfortunately, he knows nothing of Stefan's past. This leads to a total surprise ending. I think this is the best, but saddest, episode.
Review of Hemligheten
