1923

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In the fifth episode of season 2, titled “Only Gunshots to Guide Us,” the promise of winter’s departure is hinted at in the title, but it seems spring will arrive with a loud noise. Father Renaud (Sebastian Roche) and Marshal Kent (Jamie McShane) persistently chase Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves), Pete Plenty Clouds (Jeremy Gauna), and Runs His Horse (Michael Spears). Meanwhile, Alexandra (Julie Schlaepfer) and Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) tirelessly work towards reuniting, still far from their destinations.

Following Episode 4, Alexandra appeared to be more advantageous than Spencer, but it turns out that their situations are actually reversed as we move into the most recent episode. Unfortunately, no fresh insights about the Duttons in Montana were provided in “Only Guns to Guide Us,” however, with Spencer drawing nearer to his home, it seems that a war is on the horizon.

In episode 5 of the second season of 1923, it’s clear how women were struggling during the early 20th century and how this struggle varies across different environments. Additionally, the persistent class divide is also noticeable. The episode, titled “Only Gunshots to Guide Us,” hints at more difficult challenges ahead as there are only three episodes left in the season.

Father Renaud And Marshal Kent Serve Up Lessons On Darwin And God As They Hunt For Teonna

In Amarillo, Texas, Marshal Kent engages with rancher Anders (C. Thomas Howell), who has allowed Teonna Rainwater, Runs His Horse, and Pete Plenty Clouds to roam freely on his property. Kent delivers an impromptu lesson on Charles Darwin and his ideas about mankind and evolution, drawing a parallel between Indigenous Americans resisting the contemporary era and the notion that the land no longer belongs to them. He argues that although Teonna appears young and guileless, she’s “akin to a wolf… and like a wolf, [she] needs to disappear.

In a different turn of events, it was Father Renaud rather than Kent who persuaded Anders to relinquish Teonna and her companions. He informed the rancher that Teonna had allegedly murdered two nuns and was inherently wicked. This revelation prompted the rancher to share the last sighting he had of Teonna, Runs His Horse, and Pete. Upon observation, Kent, Anders, and Kent swiftly deduced that they had headed north.

In the course of their journey north, Teonna, accompanied by her father, and Pete find themselves in need of water. Later on, Pete proposes a separation within the group, with each set going different ways. By the finale of the episode, Renaud and Kent come across Pete and pursue him relentlessly. They fire shots at him, causing Pete to fall from his horse, though it remains uncertain whether he was struck by any bullets.

Alexandra Finds Surprising Allies in ‘1923‘

In the opening of Episode 5, food is a significant challenge for Alexandra, yet by the finale, it’s minor compared to her other issues. With no money for groceries, Alexandra secures a job on the train that includes meals. She faces snobbery from an affluent passenger, Hillary (Janet Montgomery), who criticizes Americans and their customs — like drinking coffee and referring to biscuits as “cookies” — but when she accidentally spills tea on another traveler, Bernard (Chad Doreck), he makes her clean it off his trousers instead.

The next day, she encounters Hillary and her spouse, Paul (Augustus Prew), and joins their conversation about post-war France, leaving an impression with her intelligence and her accent. Bernard also appears, inappropriately touching Alexandra while she serves him. In the end, Alexandra pours coffee over Bernard and assaults him with the coffee pot, leading to her arrest on the train. Hillary and Paul then speak up to the police, asserting that Alexandra is actually the victim, not the offender.

Alexandra catches up with Mary (Haley McFarland), who had provided her guidance on living in America and advice about motherhood, as they both watch Mary’s kids pass by on the platform. Alexandra intervenes to prevent Mary from taking her bag. At first, it appears that Alexandra will be alright, but soon learns that her train to Fargo has been canceled due to bad weather. Fortunately, Hillary and Paul step in to help once more and offer Alexandra a ride to their home.

The Presence of Montanans in West Texas Hasn’t Gone Unnoticed

After finding Spencer Dutton dozing beneath a tree, Marshall Mamie Fossett (Jennifer Carpenter) and her group escort him to Amarillo to ascertain if he’s a fugitive. Fossett remarks on the numerous Montanans in West Texas, mentioning that she had been in touch with Father Renaud and Marshal Kent throughout their pursuit for Teonna.

When Fossett arrives in Amarillo, she contacts Sheriff McDowell in Montana to confirm Spencer’s whereabouts. McDowell informs her that Spencer is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor – something Spencer was unaware of – before having a conversation with him. Spencer then tells McDowell he plans to return home, but the Sheriff advises him to avoid stirring up conflict if that’s his intention. From Spencer’s point of view, the conflict has already begun and has merely paused during winter. McDowell is aware of the impending events upon Spencer’s return and urges Fossett to keep him, but she is unable to do so. She arranges for Spencer to board a train, and it appears he is heading home.

The Sheriff had warned Spencer that life in Montana had changed significantly since his last visit, as evidently shown by Creighton (Jerome Flynn) disposing of a prostitute’s body for Whitfield (Timothy Dalton) at the train station. Meanwhile, Whitfield is soon to acquire a new associate, with Lindy (Madison Elise Rogers) actively seeking another woman to join their intimate activities in their bedroom.

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2025-03-23 22:03