Chapter Five: Justice – The show begins with Deputy Henry Longines (Danie Caltagirone) entering Nathan’s home. He finds Mary (Allegra Michelazzo) standing in the hallway. Mary tells him that her new mom locked Nathan in the living room last night. He kicks down the door to find Nathan dead on the soda. He asks Mary to give him a description of her new mom.

When Wanda (Ruby Krammer) visits Steve’s farm, Michelle (Zoe Boyle) tells her she isn’t welcome there. Steve (Christian Cooke) runs around the corner of the house. She informs that Symone (Rose Williams) was attacked by Deputy Nathan Longinus (Benjamin Stender). Deputies discovered Nathan sitting on the sofa, with his throat slashed and Eve Hoover (Niv Sultan) didn’t return to the Red Lantern last night. He takes her horse to look for Eve without consulting Michelle.

Eve tells Steve there first visit there was the happiest day of her life. He demands to know if she killed Nathan. He inspects her hands to find them covered in dry blood. She asks why he came. He promises to keep her hidden until Sheriff McCoy returns. She pleads with him to stay with her, but he refuses. She tells him to return to Michelle, the gold, and the farm. He warns her that they will kill her for what she has done. Henry and two other men arrive to transport Eve back to Greenvale. He dares them to touch Eve. Ignoring him, they take her away.

Sheriff McCoy (Dominic Cooper), Red Bill (Douglas Booth), and Deputy Kurt (Ivan Shaw) take a break from traveling. McCoy suggests they start heading back to Greenvale. Kurt says he needs another 30 minutes to rest. McCoy says Red Bill didn’t need help going made. Red Bill plays with a human head while blaming his madness on not having the roots. McCoy tells him to follow him to get some roots. When he refuses, they jerk his rope to force him into action. As they reach the mine, Kurt says he made a promise to never step one foot inside it again. McCoy encourages him to tread on.

Hellen (Anna Chancellor) alerts Bronson (Guido Caprino) that their guests have started arriving. He asks her for a bit of advice on which slogan is best. She chooses faith in the future instead of solid authority. He suggests that she meet the first guest alone and he joins her later. When she looks down to see his hand shaking, she takes him to see the doctor. Bronson’s Doctor (Clive Riche) reminds him of his previous recommendation to get injected every two weeks. His last injection was three days ago. Bronson tells him every two weeks is not sufficient. Hellen assures him that the formula can be altered to better control his symptoms.

As soon as the injection is complete, Bronson asks for a second one. The doctor warns him of a potential heart attack if the dose is increased. With a shaky voice, he threatens the doctor if he refuses to give him the syringe. The doctor looks at Hellen who suggests he inject him with an additional 10 cc.

Locked behind bars, she asks Henry if he will hang her. He reminds her that she took the law into her own hands. She says he should see Symone’s face. He asks if it warranted the death sentence and Mary losing her father. She assures him that Mary is better off without Nathan. They argue about who owns Greenvale. She warns him that McCoy will hang him for hanging her. A man visits the Sheriff’s Office to them about the collapsed bridge and horses. Henry believes McCoy and Kurt are dead.

Kurt, Red Bill, and McCoy walk through the mine.

Steve pleads with God to give him a sign. Michelle approaches as he chops off a piece of gold. He holds it to inspect it before leaving. Michelle asks what he is up to. He promises to tell her later. She asks if he is going to Eve. He refuses to do anything. She reminds him that Eve took a man’s life. When he leaves, Michelle walks deeper into the cave.

Derek (Victor Calero) asks Frank (Simon Delaney) who the sheriff is that stole Bronson’s money. Frank warns them of McCoy being dangerous. He refuses to get involved in it. Blaine (Terry McMahon) blows off his concern. The Stranger (Eugene Brave Rock) looks over at Blaine as Frank explains how he meets a lot of different people through his business. When the rangers approach, Frank promises to handle it. The Old Ranger (Antonio Luvinetti) asks where they are heading while a Young Ranger (Mauizio Pulina) looks around the carriage. Frank informs them that they are going to do business in Greenvale. The Old Ranger tells him about their investigation into the Crimson Federal Bank coach robbery. The Stranger stabs the Young Ranger and shoots the Old Ranger. Frank scolds them for killing the rangers.

Removing Frank’s hat, Blaine accuses him of telling McCoy and Bronson about the money. He says they have until sundown to find the money.

Hellen and Bronson prepare to meet their guests. They meet Mr. Morrison (Richard Sammel) first.

McCoy and the others continue their way through the mine. Kurt asks Red Bill if he actually utilized a bullet to murder a man without a gun. McCoy suggests he stop talking smack. Kurt asks if he rather talk about the miners who died in the mind. McCoy suggests he find the exit.

Laying a large piece of gold on Henry’s desk, Steve offers to trade it for Eve’s freedom. Henry reminds him of when he preached about gold causing violence and corruption. Steve pleads with him to leave Greenvale with all the gold he can carry. After pondering on the offer, Henry accepts it. He agrees to let them leave and he will follow a few hours later. He warns them that they will be wanted fugitives. Steve says he doesn’t care. Eve assures him that they will not make it. He tells her that it will be worth it because he loves her. She refuses to go because he needs to beautify Greenvale. He orders Henry to unlock the door, but he refuses.

Red Bill tells McCoy and Kurt they are walking in circles. He points to a mark in the dirt that he claims to have made an hour ago. Kurt starts tripping out. McCoy assures him that they will find the exit. Kurt reminds him of it being his decision. Red Bill suggests they go in the direction of the air.

Steve informs Laura (Gaia Scodellaro), Symone, Lisa (Veronica Alvarado Kraemer), and the other girls about Eve. He opens the door to the safe for the girls to utilize for the brothel. Symone asks when Eve will be executed. He tells them it is scheduled for tonight. While the girls weep, he says Eve only asked them for one favor, not to attend her hanging.

Fred Willson (Ian Lloyd Anderson) and Thompson (Paterson Joseph) discuss Steve’s refusal to leave Greenvale. Fred suggests Steve needs to be shot. Thompson reminds him about what he said about getting Steve to sign over his farm to him. Ralph Willson (Lochlann O’Mearain) asks Thompson when he is going to pay them. Thompson offers them to leave with some money or wait until they find the gold. Neither of them responds. He asks if they completed a task for him in town. Ralph informs him of Eve’s execution. Stopping what he is doing, Thompson immediately leaves the house.

Bronson shows the guests his collection.  Morrison compliments him for his impeccable treatment. Bronson tells him that he likes to constantly bring up his past. Morrison reminds him of how they sponsored him before Hellen. He forces Bronson to thank him for everything he has done for him.

Red Bill leads Kurt and McCoy through the mine. When he is shoved to the ground, he has a vision of his mother (Maria Grazia Toccacelli). Placing her index finger in front of her lips, his mother silences him. In a flashback, young Red Bill (Tommaso Di Marco) climbs out from underneath his bed. He attempts to wake his mother who lies on the floor. When she doesn’t stir, he lays down beside her and places her arm over his chest. McCoy stirs Red Bill back to reality by giving him a drink of water. He asks where his bag of heads is at. McCoy demands him to get them out of the mine.

Frank, The Stranger, Derek, and Blaine arrive in Greenvale. Blaine asks a man what is happening in town. He tells him about the hanging. He pays the man to take care of their horses. Blaine orders Frank to point out McCoy. Henry escorts Eve to the gallows while Symone and others watch. Henry sentences Eve to death while Derek zeros him in on him. He watches for a signal from Blaine. Steve arrives to watch the execution. The executioner places the noose around Eve’s neck. She refuses to give a statement. The executioner places a black sack over her head. Blaine alerts Derek of McCoy not being present. Even is executed. Eve devastated looks over at a distraught Steve.

Michelle walks into her home to find Thompson sitting at the dining table. She demands to know what he is doing there. He tells her that Steve should be home, not crying on Eve in front of the town. He asks if she feels humiliated by what Steve did. She orders him to leave. He says all the gold in Greenvale could be theirs.

Steve watches as the first drop of rain hits the ground. The thunder roars.

McCoy and Kurt assist Red Bill out of the mine.

As it rains, Steve stands in front of the gallows as the episode comes to an end.

 

That Dirty Black Bag Review

The episode was decent, with good acting and cinematography. With Eve gone and the rain, Steve will probably be even more determined to make his farm work. It seems obvious that Michelle will keep his secret since she didn’t tell Thompson.

Once you saw one mine scene, you saw them all. Kurt, McCoy, and Red Bill nearly spent the entire episode struggling through the mine. This reminds me of episode 4, where McCoy and Bronson spent the entire episode struggling through the desert. It seems a bit repetitive, doesn’t it?

I am confused as to why Bronson is even remotely part of the show. Other than his connection with the Federal Bank money, there doesn’t seem to be a place for him. The scenes with him feel a bit unimportant, but with little else happening, they needed something to complete the episode.

I don’t know who made the decision to kill off Eve. Hopefully, they will not end up regretting it. This is a risky move that could result in Steve becoming obsolete in the show.

The episode deserves a 6. Get more That Dirty Black Bag recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link to learn more.