Edge of Alaska

Neil's project has exceeded its budget, prompting his partner to try to force him out of his longest‑standing business. Meanwhile, Jeremy and his crew again set off on a supply run later soon and come back accompanied by Jason Lobo.

The piece is an episode of a programme that centres on a handful of intertwined storylines. It follows a small group of characters as they each deal with the fallout from a single, pressing problem, giving the viewer a snapshot of their competing priorities. In this instalment, Neil discovers that the venture he’s been steering has blown its budget. Faced with the financial shortfall, his business partner decides to act, moving to force Neil out of the oldest part of the enterprise. The tension between the two men forms the core of the episode’s conflict. At the same time, Jeremy and his crew set off on a supply run. Their mission is straightforward: gather the necessary provisions that the group needs. The journey is presented as a parallel thread, showing how other members of the circle are coping with the wider situation. When Jeremy and his boys return, they bring Jason Lobo back with them. His arrival adds another layer to the unfolding drama, intersecting with Neil’s struggle and the partner’s manoeuvres, and tying the separate plot strands together in a single, cohesive episode.