As the episode begins, Pedro (Abubakar Salim) hauls a cart. It is carrying buckets of urine and other things. He meets with Maria (Abiola Ogunbiyi). They watch as Chacrow (Kalani Queypo) speaks with another Pamunkey Indian. Chacrow is told that Opechancanough wants Silas killed for his betrayal. Chacrow kills the wolf that has been killing livestock around Jamestown. He tells George Yeardley (Jason Flemyng) and gives him the wolf’s head. Chacrow wants gunpowder. He is given boots instead. James Read (Matt Stokoe) watches from a distance. George tells Temperance (Claire Cox) that he wants her to convert Chacrow into a Christian.

Christopher (Ben Starr) speaks with Meredith (Dean Lennox Kelly). He explains that Verity is in distress now that Tamlin ran away. Meredith denies that he is cruel. Jocelyn (Naomi Battrick) chats with Crabtree. She asks him about his ring. She heard a rumor that Crabtree scared everyone on the boat with it. He refuses to show her. George speaks with Silas (Stuart Martin) and Redwick (Steven Waddington) about Chacrow’s interest in gunpowder. He decides to put Silas in charge of teaching him a little about it. Temperance starts her work with Chacrow. They chat about Farlow being killed by the Governor. Chacrow tells her about the Pamunkey beliefs. Silas interrupts and pulls Chacrow away.

Jocelyn visits James Read. She tells him about Crabtree’s ring. Chacrow tells Silas about his orders. He explains that it will come soon. Verity (Niamh Walsh) gives Mercy (Patsy Ferran) advice. She tells her to have children with Pepper (Luke Roskell) and hold them tight. Winganuske (Rachel Colwell) returns to Henry (Max Beesley). Jocelyn learns that other farms have native workers. She is not happy that the governor stole her idea right out from under her. Silas shows Chacrow a part of the gunpowder manufacturing process. Silas tries to convince Chacrow that killing him would be a bad idea. They spar around a little bit and Chacrow gets the better of him. He tells Silas that he brought his death on himself.

Chacrow tells Silas to show him how to make the gunpowder. Silas agrees to do so. Henry shows his gratitude to his wife. She explains that her king sent her. He has changed his name. That raises suspicion for Henry. George consults with Redwick about Crabtree. They suggest putting him in jail and making him send a favorable report back to the company. Redwick confronts Crabtree. They get into a fight. Crabtree ends up winning. Redwick is left bloody on the ground. Later at the pub, Crabtree speaks to Read about the vessel that brought Maria and Pedro to Jamestown. He says that the boat was abandoned after the blackamoors were stolen from the Spanish. He wonders how Yeardley ended up with the servants. Crabtree believes Read can help him find the ship’s crew.

Chacrow agrees to face Silas as a friend after he is shown the last step of creating gunpowder. Silas shows him another step. He tells Pedro that Chacrow can be trusted. Mercy speaks to Verity about sex. She believes it might be a sin. Verity tries to convince her otherwise. George invites Christopher to his office. He wants Christopher to sign his will, which gives ownership of Pedro and Maria to his child. Christopher refuses to sign it. He doesn’t believe that they should be tossed around like possessions. Meredith goes off the deep end. Chacrow tries to convince Silas to escape. He will be punished, but the king will not kill him. Silas denies the offer. He tells Chacrow that he’ll get the last item needed to create the gunpowder. They agree to meet later that night.

Later, Chacrow speaks to Temperance about Meredith and his behavior. He wonders how Meredith could have God in his heart. Temperance tells him how Meredith stopped her from taking a man’s life. She believes it was God’s doing. Verity confronts Meredith. She makes him admit that his cruel nature caused Tamlin to run away. Henry asks Silas where he is going. Silas says that he’ll choose his future. Mercy speaks with Temperance about being pregnant. Temperance admits she is treated better now that she is carrying a baby. Mercy likes the idea. She runs off to Pepper and gives him a big kiss. Jocelyn tells Read about her decision to steal Crabtree’s ring. Meredith goes on a rant that night. Jocelyn gives Crabtree sleeping medicine.

Silas prepares to meet Chacrow. Silas doesn’t bring the final ingredient. They get into a fight. Silas is nearly killed. Chacrow stops when Meredith tries to jump to his death. Temperance rushes to his aid. Jocelyn gets Crabtree’s ring. Crabtree holds the king’s own signet. She tells him that he is the most powerful man in Virginia.

 

Jamestown Review

This season of Jamestown has been excellent. I don’t think it has ever been better. After a rough start, things have only gotten better. I really like the fact that Chacrow took center stage in this episode. He is really one of the most interesting characters in the show. I sincerely hope that he doesn’t end up dying. I would rather see Silas disappear. I have a feeling that someone big is going to go down this season. Right now, I am pointing my finger at George Yeardley and hoping for it as well.

I could be wrong though. Still, it will be interesting to watch the roller coaster ride. This episode scores an 8 out of 10. Catch up with previous Jamestown recaps before you leave!