This may contain spoilers for the Titanic 2012 Miniseries.
Second and Third Class is the second episode of the 2012 Miniseries Titanic. It mainly focuses on the Maloney family and the Batley couple.
Plot[]
Political strife in Belfast interferes with the construction of the new liner RMS Titanic, but White Star Line chairman Bruce Ismay is dismissive of designer Thomas Andrews's concerns about the usage of iron rivets and the capacity of lifeboats. Later he hires Catholic engineer Jim Maloney to get a more competent team to finish the behind-schedule electrical wiring, in exchange for an opportunity for his family to live a new life in America. Although his wife, Mary, is unsure of the move, they go anyway and Jim manages to secure the family a room in third class. However, a stranger and fellow passenger, Peter, makes Mary wary by constantly appearing nearby and soon makes the acquaintance of Mary's husband. Meanwhile, Italian fireman Mario's brother, Paolo Sandrini, catches the eye of a beautiful stewardess, Annie Desmond. The couple from Episode one, John and Muriel Batley, are shown having a turbulent time in their marriage. The ship hits the iceberg, and the Maloney family is trapped below decks. Peter steps out by attacking one of the stewards so Mary and her children can pass; however, both he and Jim are trapped below decks. Mary and her children manage to get on board a lifeboat. When the Batley’s are shown, they repair their relations and decide to escape the ship, helping to righten the upturned Collapsible B, when water begins to rush up the deck and the episode ends.