: Murdoch remains suspicious that Mrs. Hart is lying about her father's "death." Since he isn't actually dead, the investigation is particularly fraught.
: Struggles with his own past choices, specifically the lie he told to free Anna, which continues to haunt him as he is harassed by a criminal.
: Both characters operate in a "grey zone" throughout the episode, with Watts notably unhappy with the compromises he must make. [S16E2] Sometimes They Come Back Part 2
Fans discussing the episode on the Murdoch Mysteries Reddit have expressed significant conflict over Violet Hart's redemption arc, noting that while she wormed her way into wealth, she has chosen to fight for self-sufficiency and justice rather than just living off her husband's resources. Ogden ? Sometimes They Come Back Part 2 - Murdoch Mysteries Wiki
: The case involving Violet's husband attempting to kill her father out of love is highlighted as one of the show's most bizarre and emotionally complex plotlines. : Murdoch remains suspicious that Mrs
: Brackenreid's decision to lead a Private Investigator to Watts puts both of their professional futures at risk.
The episode's primary theme centers on the moral ambiguity faced by the core cast. While they are traditionally "well-intentioned" crime solvers, this story forces them into ethically murky territory: : Both characters operate in a "grey zone"
: In a surprising twist, it is revealed that Arthur and Violet have attempted to protect each other, though ultimately unsuccessfully.