1923 season 2 is gearing up for a major finale, and I was shocked by the sheer number of game-changing events in episode 6. One of the few issues I’ve had with the season is related to its pacing. I wish we could see Spencer and Alexandra arrive in Montana and spend some time together with the rest of the Duttons before the finale. Sadly, that will not happen. However, with 1923’s final episode confirmed to essentially be a movie, running for nearly two hours, I think it will be as epic as I could hope.
To make sure all the pieces were where they should be for the finale, episode 6 had to make some big moves. After spending nearly two full seasons with the Yellowstone spinoff’s characters, I have to say that bidding them goodbye has been a hard process. I did not expect that I would have to let go of one major character just a week before the finale, but that is the nature of Taylor Sheridan’s writing, as unpredictable and catastrophic events could be waiting at every corner. 1923 season 2 took a heartbreaking turn this week.
The Duttons Lose One Of The Family’s Key Members
Jack Could Not Stay Put Like Jacob Had Ordered Him To
There are so many things I want to talk about from episode 6, but I have to start with the main event. Jack Dutton (Darren Mann) is dead. To say that I was heartbroken by the death would be putting it mildly, though I can’t say I was surprised by the way it played out. Jack has shown different sides of himself throughout the Western’s two seasons. His most admirable quality was his loyalty to his family. That is why he felt like he had to go meet Harrison Ford’s Jacob Dutton and get Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) home safely.
Jack’s death is a clear sign that the war between the Duttons and Banner/Whitfield’s men will break loose in the finale, and I hope he is avenged in the bloodiest way the Duttons can think of.
However, if there was something else we learned about Jack, he was reckless. The character has always been impatient, putting himself in harm’s way when he didn’t have to. Jacob clearly told him to stay behind and make sure the ranch was not attacked, but he rode alone in the night and was killed for it. Jack’s death is a clear sign the war between the Duttons and Banner/Whitfield’s men will break loose in the finale, and I hope he is avenged in the bloodiest way the Duttons can think of.
Teonna’s Story Finally Built To A Dark Crescendo
Two 1923 Villains Were Killed By The End Of The Episode
Moving on from Jack, we have Teonna, who also had to deal with a lot of heartbreak in episode 6. Last week, episode 5 of 1923 season 2 ended with a shootout between Pete and Marshall Kent. I feared that the former would be the one to die, which turned out to be accurate. Thankfully, Kent did not live long after. The character developed into one of the show’s most evil villains, so to see Father Renaud go against his faith and take Kent’s life for all the crimes he has committed was both surprising and satisfying.
Due to the nature of the show, Renaud would not grow a conscience from there. I was saddened by his return at the end, as the priest killed Teonna’s father in cold blood. That said, Teonna managed to kill Father Renaud, freeing her from the pursuit that had been going on for a long time. I don’t really know where she could go from here. While Teonna might be free, her father and Pete are both dead. When she learned about Pete’s death, Teonna no longer wanted to live. Now that her father’s gone, I fear for the worst.
Alexandra Cannot Catch A Break In Her Journey To Montana
Spencer’s Imminent Arrival Has Rung The Bells Of War
Finally, Alexandra and Spencer had two very different experiences in episode 6. Alexandra has sadly become one of the characters to have suffered the most in season 2. I was glad to see her find a couple to rely on, especially when my suspicion that the wealthy pair would take Alex to her destination came true. For most of the hour, Alex thrived on a fun road trip with friends. However, things took a ghoulish turn in the end, and I have to say that I fully blame her for it.
Alex could very well die all alone in the snow.
Alex was told by the gas station woman that they should drop her off to take a train instead of trying to drive to Montana, as there would be no gas stations left. She did not listen. I expected them to be stranded, but not that Alex’s new friend would freeze to death inside the car and her husband would follow suit outside after her death. Alex could very well die all alone in the snow. As for Spencer, he was on a cozy train ride, though 1923’s series finale will likely see all hell break loose when he arrives home.
1923’s series finale streams on Paramount+ on Sunday, April 6.