A lion in winter foreshadows the brutality to come for the Dutton clan.
But the harsh weather is the least of their problems.
He justifies getting his hands dirty by saying it’ll secure their young son’s future.
Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton, Darren Mann as Jack Dutton, and Caleb Martin as Dennis in ‘1923’ season 2, episode 1.Credit:Trae Patton/Paramount+
Of course, he’s also still kicking all kinds of ass.
The abuser draws a blade on Spencer, who swiftly beats the man with his belt.
Things aren’t going much better for Alex, who’s been forced back to Sussex by her family.
Helen Mirren as Cara in ‘1923’ season 2, episode 1.Trae Patton/Paramount+
Deeply depressed, she’s locked herself in her room.
The episode also catches us up with Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves).
With her father’s sort of blessing, she approaches the young man to consummate their relationship.
Sarah Randall as Ellie Creighton and Jerome Flynn as Banner Creighton in ‘1923’ season 2, episode 1.Lauren Smith/Paramount+
But it seems Renaud and the U.S.
Marshals are more determined than ever to apprehend her.
Somewhere in the Oklahoma Territory, they arrive at a Comanche camp.
Brandon Sklenar as Spencer in ‘1923’ season 2, episode 1.Lauren Smith/Paramount+
They terrorize and interrogate its inhabitants, killing a man and threatening the life of a child.
Things are looking up for Alex as well.
As the episode draws to a close, we check in with Jacob one last time.
He’s made it to town and joins his friend Sheriff McDowell (Robert Patrick) at a speakeasy.
The two throw back some whiskey and commiserate over the coming challenges they’re facing with Whitfield.
It seems his concerns aren’t unfounded.
While Cara’s making breakfast her attention is drawn outside.
As she shakily reloads her weapon, the foreboding cries and howls of nearby creatures fill the air.
