We’ve moved into the final act for this season of Preacher, and it’s clear from the ending of last week’s episode that some huge things are going to happen. Let’s see if we can find out what happened to poor Eugene and take a look at this week’s new episode, “He Gone.”
The episode opens with Jesse realizing that, after his outburst, Eugene has completely disappeared. The preacher is clearly upset, but he lets everything slide because it’s time for his service (justifying his actions as a greater need). Unbeknownst to him, though, Cassidy witnessed the entire scene from the church’s balcony. It’s easy to see that, despite the fact that he thinks he’s serving the greater good, the power of Genesis has gone to Jesse’s head and is beginning to change him in major ways. A reckoning is coming, and the path there looks to be pretty exciting.
Aside from the events surrounding Eugene, the most important thing about “He Gone” is the exploration of Tulip (and, by extension, Jesse) through flashbacks to the past. Tulip has lived an incredibly difficult life, and Ruth Negga’s portrayal of the character continues to be a highlight of the series. I really liked learning that the connection between she and Jesse runs so deep, and I continue to be impressed by the show’s use of flashbacks in the exact right ways.
Due to witnessing Eugene’s disappearance, Cassidy has a big role in the episode. It’s great being able to get in his head and see a real exploration of what makes him tick, but I have to admit that my favorite part of the episode was when he finally really showed Jesse what he is. It’s weird to think that a vampire isn’t the most supernatural element of the series, but his character works so perfectly when paired with the empowered Jesse Custer. Kudos to the production team on Preacher, too, for the wonderful effects work on Cassidy that doesn’t at all appear out-of-place when in use. Joe Gilgun is quickly becoming one of the most nuanced actors on the show, and I think his evolution will only do wonders for the quality of the series.
I also want to briefly mention how interesting the storyline with Odin Quinncannon is becoming. I wasn’t quite sure how well it would work when the character was first introduced, but his relationship to Jesse and the consequences of being ordered to serve God have definitely helped turn it into something much better than it could have been.
Also, on a small note, the dinner scene between Jesse, Tulip, Cassidy, and Emily is one of my favorite scenes of the series so far. It reminds me so much of a similar scene from Breaking Bad, and I’m so glad the show is doing such a good job with these small moments of dark comedy.
“He Gone” is yet another incredibly strong episode of Preacher that continues establishing it as one of the best shows on television today. The dark comedy pairs perfectly with the story that the series is presenting, and there really isn’t a single aspect of the series that doesn’t seem to be working so far.
What did you think about “He Gone?” Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below!
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