Cracker

In the first of two instalments, solitary bachelor Stuart forms a bond with a wayward teenager, and their connection quickly becomes dangerously lethal. At the same time, Fitz finds himself caring for a baby while Judith defiantly stages a rebellion.

Best Boys – Part One is a television programme presented as an episode in a larger series. It forms the opening half of a two‑part story, positioning viewers at the start of a narrative that will unfold over the subsequent installment. The piece is classified under the genre ‘episode’, indicating its role within a serial format. The central thread follows Stuart, a solitary bachelor, who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a wayward teenager. Their bond quickly turns hazardous, drawing them into a relationship fraught with danger. The pairing of the isolated adult and the rebellious youth creates a tense dynamic that propels the episode’s core conflict. Parallel to this, the storyline shifts to Fitz, who finds himself tasked with caring for an infant. While he wrestles with this responsibility, Judith mounts a rebellion, adding further strain to the situation. The juxtaposition of Fitz’s caretaking duties and Judith’s defiance adds another layer of tension to the episode. As the first segment concludes, the audience is left with unresolved threads: the perilous liaison between Stuart and the teenager, and the chaotic household where Fitz tends the baby amid Judith’s uprising. These open ends set the stage for the second part, promising continuation of the dangerous relationships and familial upheavals introduced here.