Asunder (Terriers)
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Episode 10
| "Asunder" | |
|---|---|
| Terriers episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Ted Griffin |
| Written by | Nicholas Griffin |
| Cinematography by | Curtis Wehr |
| Editing by | Kimberly Ray |
| Production code | 1WAD09 |
| Original air date | November 10, 2010 |
| Running time | 41 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Asunder" is the tenth episode of the American crime comedy-drama television series Terriers. The episode was written by Nicholas Griffin, and directed by series creator Ted Griffin. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on November 10, 2010.
The series is set in Ocean Beach, San Diego and focuses on ex-cop and recovering alcoholic Hank Dolworth (Donal Logue) and his best friend, former criminal Britt Pollack (Michael Raymond-James), who both decide to open an unlicensed private investigation business. In the episode, Hank and Britt attend Gretchen's wedding but both face personal problems while staying at the hotel.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.539 million household viewers and gained a 0.2/1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, writing, and directing.
Hank (Donal Logue) busies himself with household chores and an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on the day of Gretchen (Kimberly Quinn) and Jason’s (Loren Dean) wedding. Britt (Michael Raymond-James) and Katie (Laura Allen) attend, and Hank brings Britt a replacement shirt after his is ruined by another guest.
Unbeknownst to Britt, Hank visits the hotel bar. Nearly breaking his sobriety, he instead sees Ben Zeitlin (Michael Gaston) and Mr. Burke (Daren Scott), overhearing them discuss an imminent meeting. Hank tells Britt he is investigating Zeitlin and brings in Britt’s tech friends to help him spy on it. Planting a camera in their suite, Hank watches Zeitlin meet freelance reporter Laura Ross (Alison Elliot), who has reported about Zeitlin’s suspicious land acquisitions and business dealings. He demands the identity of her confidential source, which she refuses to disclose, so Burke threatens to kill her mother if she does not comply.
At the wedding reception, Britt asks Katie if she’s pregnant, but she lies and claims that she isn't, feeling disappointed when Britt expresses relief. Britt confronts Katie again for lying after she suffers from a bout of nausea. She whispers something into his ear, prompting him to leave the reception in anger. Katie follows, admitting to sleeping with someone but withholding the name of the man. Katie uses Britt’s remarks to suggest that he is not ready for marriage. Britt breaks off their relationship, telling her that he will move out.
Hank manages to communicate with Ross, getting her mother's address to warn her about the threat. He also calls security to take Ross out of the hotel room. Hank places Ross in the wedding limo, managing to avoid being seen by Gretchen and Jason. He then confronts Zeitlin, warning him to stay away from Ross or he will leak the recording of his threat. Zeitlin leaves, but Burke gets his payback by punching Hank. A reinvigorated Hank finds the despondent Britt and informs him of his encounter with Zeitlin.
