In the second episode of Netflix's "Bodies," titled "Do You Know Who I Am?", the intricate tapestry of the time-traveling mystery deepens as detectives from four different eras continue to grapple with the enigma of the corpse on Longharvest Lane. The episode unfolds with a focus on the present-day investigation led by Detective Shahara Hasan, who is hot on the trail of Elias Mannix, a young boy connected to the case in more ways than one .
Detective Hasan and her team delve deeper into the foster home of Elias Mannix, uncovering a trove of photographs that eerily include images of Hasan and her son, hidden behind a David Bowie poster. This discovery personalifies the case for Hasan, who is determined to find Mannix and unravel the mystery surrounding him . The Morley family, Mannix's foster parents, appear indifferent to his disappearance, which only intensifies Hasan's suspicion. As she interrogates the couple, a chilling video of Mannix discussing a disturbing nightmare where he kills a baby, ends with the cryptic phrase, "Know You Are Loved," echoing the words spoken by Syed Tahir in the previous episode .
The investigation takes a deadly turn when Hasan's team member, Rick, discovers CCTV footage of Mannix in his foster father's truck. Believing they are close to finding Mannix, Hasan's team raids a location only to find a trap set by the Morleys. As Rick, fascinated by an old gramophone, triggers an explosion, the episode takes a dark turn, claiming Rick's life and leaving Hasan shaken .
In 1890, Detective Hillinghead faces his own moral dilemma. Ordered by the commissioner to stay off the case due to his knowledge of the colonel's son's secret, Hillinghead attempts to destroy a crucial piece of evidence. However, he cannot go through with it, and later, when journalist Henry Ashe asks for the photo, Hillinghead lies, claiming it has been burned. This lie becomes the foundation for a covert partnership between Hillinghead and Ashe to solve the murder mystery .
Detective Whiteman's story arc intensifies as he is tasked by a mysterious woman to frame an innocent man for the murder of Farrel. Whiteman's cold-blooded murder of Lea Cozen, a convicted rapist, is a chilling act that further implicates him in the secret agency's machinations. The little girl who witnesses this crime becomes a loose end that Whiteman must tie up, under orders from the enigmatic woman, adding another layer to his moral descent .
In 2053, Iris Maplewood's story takes a turn as she discovers her employer, KYAL, is not what it seems. The company, founded by Elias Mannix, has a sinister side, using advanced medical technology for its own ends. Iris's determination to solve the murder of Gabriel Defoe leads her to her half-brother, who reveals Defoe's identity. However, her discovery that Defoe is alive and her subsequent arrest of him for his own attempted murder sets up a perplexing scenario .
As the episode concludes, the web of deceit and manipulation widens, with each detective uncovering more questions than answers. The phrase "Know You Are Loved" becomes a haunting refrain, linking the characters and timelines in a way that suggests a larger conspiracy at play. The episode ends on a note of high tension, with Hasan's world rocked by the loss of Rick and the revelation of Mannix's connection to KYAL, setting the stage for an explosive unraveling of the mystery in the coming episodes .