Frank investigates a series of deaths that occur shortly after each victim has been sent a cassette of white noise when he receives a tape of his own.
Starting with one of the most powerful and disturbing teasers in the show's history which must have been hell to realize, The Sound of Snow tackles Catherine's death and the end of Season Two with sensitivity and emotion. For those of you wondering what exactly happened (and let's face it, most fans of the show have), this episode gives the true events, from the media's over-indulgence on reporting what was a fairly small viral outbreak through to what happened the night Catherine died.
This episode once again uses the best thing the series has going for it: Lance Henriksen. In another tour de force performance, Frank is finally able to lay to rest the spirit of his wife and reach an altogether happier state of mind. It's also good to see the lengths Agent Hollis will go to to help her mentor, showing more depth to their relationship, and the return of Stephen James Lang as Geibelhouse, a detective who knows Frank almost too well, and is a good ally to have.
Once again, the person responsible for the story's events remains unknown, and this works better than having it revealed that perhaps Peter Watts was trying to help Frank in return for his help rescuing Peter's daughter. Hopefully, this episode will lead to more evolution in the character of Frank Black, and allow the lifting of his depressive state somewhat.
Also worth a mention here is Megan Gallagher, providing a strong yet touching portrayal of Catherine in ghostly form, and during her last hours, and expertly showing the feelings that existed between her and her husband in the story's closing moments, which are powerful enough to make the viewer cry.
*****
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