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

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Stephen Merchant, Clare Perkins, and Darren Boyd as Gregory Dillard, Myrna Okeke, and John Halloran in Season 3 of ‘The Outlaws’. (Photo Courtesy of Simon Ridgway/BBC Worldwide Americas/Prime Video.)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 302 of ‘The Outlaws’. To revisit the Season Three Premiere, clickhere.

There are a great many reasons that fans of the Prime Video series, The Outlaws, tune into the show. For starters, it really does feature a unique plot since there are few, if any, shows out there that explore the life of everyday people trying to go on a straight and narrow path after dabbling in crime. Not to mention, the show is well-acted and supremely funny. Since it never lets the subject matter overwhelm the audience and that allows for our beloved Outlaws to continually trap themselves in a world of crime and awkward situations. But of the many reasons that we tune in, there is one that we all share in. In that, this series is also shockingly relatable, courtesy of the life lessons it sends our way. Courtesy of moments that feel as though they’re inspired by our own everyday lives, as evidenced by the next episode in this saga.

For the next chapter focused heavily on a moment we will all deal with at some point or already have. Specifically… when we come to realize that our next chapter in life doesn’t just magically appear and give us joy. It takes work to make it worthwhile, the kind that takes time and patience. Which John came to realize after we learned here, his attempt to sue his dad failed miserably and that he has been coasting angrily ever since… when he could have taken action and should have. Since he could have fired off a vote of no confidence but never did, in part because he didn’t know, but also because he just thought tomorrow would bring him good tidings, and that prompted him to skip out upn putting in the work to make things right at the company he adores. Since he could have done more, period.

Not to mention Myrna learned a lot here about how important it is to open oneself up when entering a new chapter in life, especially when we are starting a new relationship. Because when we don’t, we see ourselves in whatever light we’ve deemed suits us best, and that can be problematic if we aren’t humble or if we think we’re awful… since it keeps that new love at bay. Plus, Greg came to learn that he needed to think outside the box more with clients, all because he was too rigid, and that hurt John and likely hurt other cases, but soon he will have a grand test with that, thanks to Gabby’s decision to use his skills to go after her money. But that aside, those were indeed next chapter lessons we can all learn something from, since we too have or will be in Myrna’s shoes and so many of us play it safe a la Greg when we set out on our own. 

But while it was fascinating to enjoy those relatable moments, the show still made sure to move the plot forward in this tale. Courtesy of the grand reveal that the Outlaws are stuck in the middle of a nasty fight. For the Dean wants his freedom and is pushing hard to get it, and the police are pushing back to keep him there… but the Dean seems to be winning. Since he has crooked cops on his payroll, and enough dirt to sow doubt in the case. Which prompted the Outlaws to get down and dirty in this tale and remove thumbs and make incredible promises in the hopes of bringing the Dean down once and for all. As to whether or not the plans set up here will work, time will tell. But in the meantime, we can celebrate one amazing episode.
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For this one really did a fine job of reminding us how much we love the characters and how well we relate to them through great writing. Because so many moments really did feel real here and they truly offered up great lessons and great opportunity for growth for these characters. Not to mention, it also did a great job of balancing out the story with the case, and of course… it is a huge deal that the Outlaws might have some dirt on the Dean and that Rani is willing to risk it all to bring him down. Because all of that compels us to continue the journey to see… if the Dean can be defeated and whether or not everyone will put in the work to find the happiness and peace that they so crave as they come out the other side of their service to the public. Until next time.

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