The show begins with Rani Rekowski (Rhianne Barreto) having a flashback of having her life threatened by The Dean (Claes Bang). Gregory “Greg” Dillard (Stephen Merchant) tallies up the money to the amount needed to pay off The Dean. Everyone celebrates.

When Diane Pemberley (Jessica Gunning) gives Sergeant Haines (Grace Calder) a plastic Easter egg that she found at the Community Centre. Haines asks the purpose of the egg. Diane says it can be stuffed with illegal drugs and inserted into the rectum or vagina.

Myrna Okeke (Clare Perkins) and Myrna (Charles Babalola) discuss how nonprofits are targets of money laundering. Myrna asks about a payout to Laycock Logistical Services.

Diane the findings from her date with Greg with Lady Gabriella “Gabby” Penrose-Howe (Eleanor Tomlinson). She describes Greg’s behavior as being like a pedophile on a playground. Gabby tells Diane that Greg has been striving to make himself “hideous” since his divorce. After calling Greg dangerous, Diane claims he kissed her without a reason. Greg says she wanted to have sex with him. Diane assures him it was nothing more than a test.

Christian Taylor (Gamba Cole) returns home to find his sister, Esme (Alyana Goodfellow) talking to their mother, Jacqui Eastfield (Rayna Campbell). Jacqui brags about her month of sobriety. When Esma suggests she move in with Jacqui, Christian says a month isn’t that long. As Jacqui prepares to leave, Esma tells her that she is old enough to make her own decisions. Jacqui assures her that Christian is only looking out for her.

Margaret (Dolly Wells) and Frank Sheldon (Christopher Walken) discuss her mom. She informs him that she is out of the hospital. He suggests they visit her sometime. Tom (Guillermo Bedward) informs him that he has a visitor. Myrna warns him that Claire has been snooping in BJC’s finances. She asks if he can help her take down Claire. He sarcastically tells her that he will gladly take down an innocent woman. She assures him that Claire is anything but innocent before warning they both might go to jail. He asks if she and Claire have BJC credit cards. After giving him her credit card, he demands Claire be sent on an errand.

Gabby teaches Greg how to walk with swag. He pretends to ask Diane out on a date. She tells him to “Fu** off, weirdo.” Claire calls Gabby to ask why she donated £100,000 to BJC. Gabby denies making the donation. Claire warns that they may be money laundering victims. Gabby promises to check on it while staring oddly at Greg.

John Halloran (Darren Boyd) sits quietly at the dinner table. Ruth (Amanda Drew) and John Halloran Senior (Ian McElhinney) discuss his decision to give John his freedom. After Ruth and the children leave, John Sr. assumes Ruth isn’t aware of his being fired. John demands to know why he is there. John Sr. nonchalantly says to have lunch as usual.

At a local coffee shop, Claire places an order when Frank approaches. When he tosses his cane across the floor, she goes to retrieve it while he switches her credit card with Myrna’s. While handing him the cane, she asks if he is all right. He claims it is low blood sugar when he grabs a packet of sugar. She unknowingly puts Myrna’s credit card in her wallet as he walks out the door.

Gabby speaks with Spencer (Tom Hanson) about her account. He asks if she would be interested in having sex with a guy even though she is gay. She asks if there are two separation donations to BJC and Laycock Logistical Services in her account. He informs her of several such transactions have been reported. She orders him to freeze her account immediately. He says the transactions were authorized by Greg.

Haines watches as Carter (Chicho Tche) sells illegal drugs on the streets while DS Selforth (Kojo Kamara) sleeps.

Frank asks Margaret has a lobster dinner ever crossed her mind. She reminds him of her being a single mother while Holly (Isla Gle) does her homework. He informs them that they are booked at a local restaurant. She asks if he going to spring a sickness on them. He assures them that he is “fit as a fiddle.”

Shanthi Rekowski (Nina Wadia), Christian, Jerzy Rekowski (Gyuri Sarossy), and Rani Rekowski (Rhianne Barreto) discuss celebrity crushes. Jerzy asks Rani about her plans to open the Weston food stall. When Rani admits nothing has been documented, Shanthi offers to help. Jerzy and Shanthi say they want to invest in their business. Thrilled, Rani and Christian gratitude. Rani receives a call from The Dean asking about his money. She reminds him the money was already transferred. He informs her of a Є10,000 shortage before threatening to kill her parents if it isn’t paid by tomorrow. She pleads with him for more time, but he refuses.

John asks Greg why the Є10,000 wasn’t transferred. Greg claims Gabby froze her account before the transfer went through. Myrna suggests they request an extension. Rani reminds them of who they are dealing with. John suggests pressure selling to force their clients to immediately buy in bulk. When Greg asks who the “lanky bast**d” now, John claims he doesn’t remember saying it.

Frank encourages Margaret to order more food.

Gabby and Spencer are getting high at a local bar. She sends Greg a text.

John, Christian, Rani, and Myrna pressure their clients to make bulk drug purchases. Greg receives Gabby’s threat to tell his secret. Rani asks him if Gabby knows about their money laundry scheme. Myrna suggests Claire spoke to Gabby because she is trying to take over BJC. Rani demands Greg stop Gabby from talking.

Haines and Selforth watch as Carter continues to sell drugs on the street.

Spencer and Gabby take turns snorting cocaine. Gabby tells her social media followers to not trust Greg. Spencer says he agrees Greg is a “creep.”  Gabby asks her followers to tell her what they think. Haines questions what Gabby is saying about Greg. Selforth says Gabby is ranting on social media about a “criminal conspiracy.” Haines suggests they bring Gabby in for questioning. She reminds him of a street dealer who was represented by Greg. He says Greg was also Christian’s attorney.

Holly and Tom thank Frank for lunch. Frank utilizes Claire’s BJC credit card to pay their tab.

Greg at Good Times to talk to Gabby. The Bouncer (Earl Palmer) denies him access. When he finally enters the facility, the bouncer carries him out of the bar. He yells at Gabby as she gets in a vehicle. He follows the vehicle while Selforth follows him.

John, Rani, Myrna, and Christian continue taking orders.

Haines takes pictures of Carter selling drugs.

After providing a password, Gabby and her friends enter a facility just as Greg pulls up. The bouncer denies Greg access when his password attempt fails. Selforth arrives as Greg climbs up a light pole. Greg accesses the facility through an open window to discover Rosie (Chloe Partridge) and a man in a pup mask (Jamie O’Rourke) enjoying BDSM. When Greg doesn’t recognize Rosie, she reminds him of her giving him oral sex. He tells her that he was blackmailed while doing community service. Rosie offers him oral after her session is done.

Greg searches through the club in search of Gabby. Selforth and Greg unknowingly pass each other in the crowd. Gabby pleads with Gabby to speak to him in private. Selforth arrives to find her seat empty. Spencer gives Selforth his drugs before asking about his watch.

Once outside the club, Gabby demands Greg to come clean about what he has been doing. He admits utilizing her account to launder drug money. She reminds him of what he said about her so-called friends utilizing her. He assures her that he does really care about her. She accuses him of taking advantage of her more than anyone else she knows. After an apology, he tells her that everyone’s life was being threatened. She asks if everyone knows except for her.

Christian is outside the Community Centre when he spots a car following the drug runners. Haines watches the runners as they enter the Community Centre. Christian heads back toward the facility as Haines pulls the plastic egg from the dashboard. Christian rushes to warn the others.  She enters the facility as Myrna thanks the runners to attending “Fight Back Bristol.” Myrna asks the runners how for respond to someone who offers them drugs. The runners say, “Just say Haines asks Myrna to explain “Fight Back Bristol.” Myrna says it’s a “grassroots initiative.”

When Haines leaves, Rani celebrates. Christian reminds her that what they are doing isn’t ziplining. Rani tells him to admit it is thrilling. Gabby asks how their drug operation is going. She says they felt like family, which she never had because her mom died, and her father was never there. Malaki says her reaction is understandable. Gabby admits being upset that they didn’t bother involving her since she knows everything about drugs. Christian asks if she wants to join their drug trade. She asks which of them is Mr. Big. They all point to Rani.

Gabby and Greg approach Spencer as he prepares to take some medicine for his hangover. Gabby tells him that she wants to transfer money to Laycock Logistical Services. He reminds her that the account was frozen. He tells him to reactivate it.

Rani informs Malaki (Charles Babalola) that they pulled it off. He sighs in relief. She tells him that Christian complained about her enjoying the gang activities. He describes Christian as being “smart” for resisting the drug running when they were children. He warns her of what will happen if she doesn’t get out now.

Frank slips Claire’s BJC credit card to Myrna before she orders coffee. After pouring coffee into Claire’s purse, Myrna hurriedly switches out the credit cards. Claire cleans up the mess.

Christian asks Esme why she and a boy were in the house alone on a school night. She reminds him of it being her home too. He demands she hand over her phone. She tells him that it isn’t any of his business. Rani suggests he let Esme live her own life. He promises to protect her as long as possible even though she is already 16. She admits to getting addicted to the hype of running a drug operation. He jokingly says it felt like the Godfather was in his bed. She assures him that Esme knows where he is if living with her mother doesn’t turn out as expected.

Greg tells Claire and Myrna that an unexplained transaction for Є518 made from Claire’s credit card is showing up in BJC’s records. Claire asks what’s Le Grande Poisson. He says it is a restaurant in Clifton. She denies ever visiting the restaurant. Myrna tells him that it is mostly like a mistake. They contact the Le Grande Poisson to validate the transaction. Myrna tells her that the credit card was probably stolen. Claire says it is in her wallet. The manager says the purchase was for lobster, champagne, and masala chai. Myrna points out that Claire drinks masala chai before putting her on suspension.

Myrna talks to her imaginary police officer. She explains how activism is sometimes dirty.

Christian tells Esme that she can go live with their mother. He promises to be there whenever she needs him. Two men take Rani and Christian for a ride.

Haines offers Malaki his freedom for The Dean. When he ignores her offer, she threatens to tell the other inmates that he is her “favorite informant.”

The Dean threatens to bury them in two holes his men dug if they don’t sell 10 kilos of cocaine. Christian tells him that they won’t do it. The Dean assures them it isn’t over yet.

Rani, Christian, and the others stare at the 10 kilos of cocaine. Greg warns them that The Dean will continue to force them to sell drugs. Distraught, John says it just can’t continue drug dealing for the rest of his life. Rani suggests they kill The Dean. Greg asks if anyone has a better idea. Frank asks if they are familiar with the “Brass Brunkum.”

Haines and Selforth stare at the investigation board as the episode comes to an end.

 

The Outlaws Review

As the season nears an end, The Outlaws have discovered their fate is to deal drugs as long as The Dean is around. Rani suggests they take him out, but Frank has a much better plan.

I am always intrigued by Christopher Walken. At 79, his performances are still fantastic while many younger actors are not worthy of their roles.

The camera angle, footage, lighting, color, and focus are good. Poor cinematography has become commonplace in the modern film industry. It is refreshing to watch a show with clear-cut cinematography.

A good episode, but some of the jokes fall flat. At this point in the season, the script is becoming repetitive. I have my fingers crossed that the finale proves itself worthy of another season.

The episode deserves 6. Get more Outlaws recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking on the link.