‘The Outlaws’ Recap: ‘Season 2, Episode 4’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 204 of ‘The Outlaws’. To revisit a previous episode, click here.

It is definitely safe to say, that the first half of season two of The Outlaws on Prime Video, has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Simply because, we’ve been forced to watch these fine people, push themselves like never before. All because the Dean wants his money, and he expects to be paid in full or so many will pay and that’s motivated some intense sequences and unfortunate growth for the characters. The kind that has seen them slip into some serious darkness for certain. But thankfully, this is a show that never forgets its roots or its humanity, and that is precisely why the next episode in this tale took the time to slow things down and intimately focus upon the characters, so that each and every one of them could reflect upon a great deal. 
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For instance, Frank spent a little time in this tale, finally confronting his past. Simply because Margaret thought it would be a wonderful idea for Frank to see his wife. Who was in a home and in rough shape and well, a tough visit and a tough day… allowed for Frank to finally sit down with his wife and realize what he’s done and what he’s missed and that led to a powerful moment. Wherein he apologized for being gone and for being a bad husband and father, giving rise to some powerful growth for Frank. His journey, however, was counterbalanced by John and Myrna’s. Who spent a lot of time in this tale, pondering upon the difficult road they’re on now, and how they got there and how they get out. Allowing for us to be reminded of the fact that sometimes, we feel lost in life, especially when we are in a situation we don’t want to be.

Yet, while reflections were indeed an important part of this episode, it also featured some explorations regarding the need for romance and connection in our lives during dark times. Something handled by Lady Gabby and Greg. Because Gabby found out her beloved ex was still on a dating site and likely single again and she tried to reach out to her and prove that she was sober and ready to be a true partner. Only to discover that her love had moved on, putting Gabby in a dark place for a moment as she really came to realize how much she wants to someone to share life with and Greg… well he went on a mock date with Diane to try and get his dating quotient up. A sequence that provided the most laughs of the episode since it went, about as well as you’d expect it to. But most importantly, this segment of the story really did speak to how much we value having someone around that sees us in a wonderful light, and how badly we want that in a time of need.

However, while it was nice to enjoy some levity in this tale, the big problems surrounding these flawed but lovely individuals were still hovering about, and those reared their head later on in this tale. Such as how Rani continues to feed off the negativity and thrill of this job to further stick it to her parents and the designs they had for her, something that is starting to concern Ben. And of course… the police are getting closer, and their base of operations is no longer a quiet place to do business. For the cops keep closing in and a close call here almost exposed that Rani and Ben are running the show right now, and a concerned citizen almost ruined the cook that John was overseeing since she called Diane and invited her down to the rec center post haste and had it not been for Greg’s bold move, they all could have been caught by Diane. 

If anything, it is becoming clear that everything the Outlaws have been dealing with internally and externally is starting to come to a head and really that leaves us to wonder if they can handle the incredible pressures now coming their way and if they can sustain this pace. Because there is a lot of pressure surrounding them, and they are starting to wear down and struggle and that’s never good. Because that’s when mistakes get made and well, that potential setup made for one powerful episode. One that really allowed for everyone to shine from an acting standpoint, with Christopher Walken stealing the show with that incredible monologue with Frank’s wife and of course, the actors sold the characters’ pain and compelled us further in the process, to continue this journey. So, we can see if these amazing people can escape this trouble and reconcile the darkness to enjoy a better tomorrow. Until next time.  

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