‘The Outlaws’ Recap: ‘Season 2, Episode 3’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 203 of ‘The Outlaws’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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One particular mistake that most of us will make in our lives, is believe that we can do someone else’s job far better. Because regardless of how keen our minds might be, and how fine of an observer we are, believing that we can step in and outdo anyone just isn’t realistic in the slightest. For the person that we often think we can do better than, tends to have more experience in their field than we ever will, and they also understand the ins and out of the job and how to avoid its pratfalls and well, when we attempt to step up and step in… we tend to be quickly humbled by the experience. One that teaches us that if we truly want to make an impact in a career field outside of our own, that we best learn it inside and out and commit ourselves to it fully, instead of just running our mouths.

If anything, this particular mistake is top of mind today, simply because it is the lesson that our favorite Outlaws came to learn in the next episode of The Outlaws on Prime Video. For when we catch up with the gang here, they are riding high and enjoying the good life as the money rolled in. In fact, they were doing so well, that Rani came to believe that they could continue to improve upon the formula and bring on new staff members. In part because they had the system down, and business was booming. But also, because they were doing such a far better job than Christian that they could easily exceed what they owed and walk away with more money than they could have ever dreamed of. Which led to some new recruits joining the street crew and well, believing that she knew this job better than Christian, brought forth all kinds of trouble.

Because she hired, against Ben’s recommendation, a kid named Tyler. Who Ben had serious concerns about and rightfully so. Because this little goofus thought he could use this new gig to just rob the upscale clients that the ‘Coffee Shop’ catered to. And of course, it just so happened that he took the time to rob Spencer, who in turn garnered the police’s attention on the matter. Which meant the Outlaws had to spring to action. Because eventually, the cops caught up with Tyler and if he sang, the whole operation would come to an end. But thankfully, Greg stepped in and saved the day, but a valuable lesson was indeed learned by the group in this tale. In that, they were the not the experts here and they had a lot to learn before achieving that status, and it was foolish of them to think otherwise.

However, what’s amazing about this episode, is that tough times were extended beyond that particular plot thread. Because everyone dealt with some serious strife in this tale. John for instance, couldn’t find a job and was forced to come crawling back to his father to beg for his old job back. Something that didn’t happen in the slightest, but it was powerful to see him at his lowest here and sadly, a new laundering scheme for the vast amounts of cash being pulled in, led to ugly moments for Lady Gabrielle. Because her attempt to raise awareness for Myrna’s group, was seen as nothing more than a White Savior Moment. One that the press plucked at and that nearly ended Gabby’s career as an influencer, and had it not been for Myrna stepping in and teaching the press a lesson… who knows how this ugly nightmare could have ended.

In this end, it is safe to declare this episode of the show as its darkest to date. Because the characters are being pushed hard right now, and they transformed before our eyes because of that pressure. Since Rani is so desperate to be free of this madness, she’ll do anything, and everyone else is trying so hard to hang on and keep this going and it leaves one to wonder. In that, was this the darkest hour for the Outlaws? Or is this the beginning of dark times for these good people as the pressure continues to rise? Especially when one considers that police are closely watching the streets now. Time will tell of course, but kudos to the show for raising the stakes in a realistic and organic matter and for making it clear how dangerous the drug game can be and well, now that we’ve reached the end of this bleak chapter, it is time to hit play on the next one and see where this story is going to take us next.

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