Danny McBride has a very complex approach to humor. The opposite kind makes you laugh immediately, while the subtle kind makes you think. The second season of “The Righteous Gemstones” comes to an explosive end. We finally learn the identity of the people behind the attacks on the Gemstone family. “Baby” Billy (Walton Goggins) returns as the Gemstones celebrate the founding of Zion’s Landing with the Lissons. Joe Jonas makes another surprise appearance on the show in its latest episode. Here’s everything you need to know about ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ second season ending. FRONT SPOILERS.
The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Final Recap
Season 2 Episode 9, titled “I Will Tell All Your Deeds,” begins by explaining various mysteries that have become apparent throughout the season. It is revealed that Lyle (Eric André) and Lindy (Jessica Lowe) are indeed behind the attacks on the Gemstones. The first scene of the episode shows what happened at Thaniel Block’s (Jason Schwartzman) rented cabin before the Gemstone siblings got there in Episode 2. Thaniel and Lyle met to talk of their partnership. It was Lyle who gave Thaniel information about Makawon Butterfield. However, Thaniel wanted a bigger fish, and no fish is bigger in the murky pond of religion in America than Eli (John Goodman).
By then, Lyle and Lindy had already reached out to Jesse (McBride) and Amber (Cassidy Freeman) and asked them to be their partner on Zion’s Landing. Thaniel’s investigation was actually hurting Lyle. Thaniel dismissed Lyle’s concerns and even threatened to write about Thaniel’s church if he didn’t give her anything about Eli or equally powerful pastors. Lyle tried to sell four pastors from his own church in an attempt to appease the other man, but Thaniel rejected the offer.
When Lyle came out, those same pastors were waiting for him in the car. He told them that Thaniel had discovered their indiscretions. What followed is a great example of a cascading effect. One of them had brought grenades instead of guns. Another, Doug, pulled the pin of a concussion grenade, and it exploded inside the car. The former died after Thaniel came out and shot him. He dropped a pinless explosive grenade, and the ensuing explosion pulled Doug into the tree. Both are dead. Thaniel rushed in as he fired and was hit by a ricocheting bullet. The man with the torch in Episode 2 was Chet, one of the two remaining men who came with Lyle. Believing the gems could have seen them and not wanting to leave any evidence, Lyle burns them alive along with the cottage.
Right now, with Eli giving his approval for Zion’s Landing, things are getting into gear. A festive party is held at the very location in Florida where the hotel is supposed to be. “Baby” Billy shows up, with a seemingly real intention to father his and Tiffany’s child. Tiffany gives birth in a toilet. However, the baby gets stuck in the toilet bowl and “Baby” Billy has to pull it out. He asks Tiffany for forgiveness and the two reconcile.
End of season 2 of The Righteous Gemstones: Are Lyle and Lindy Lissons dead? Who told the Cycle Ninjas where they were?
Yes, Lyle and Lindy Lissons are dead. Lyle and Lindy seem to have a horrible and abusive relationship with Lyle’s father. Lyle thought Jesse might share a similar relationship with Eli. During the party, Jesse finds out that Lyle provided information to Thaniel after Chet’s wife showed up, demanding to know her husband’s whereabouts. Lyle tries to tell Jesse the truth, revealing that he was behind the attacks on his family. He genuinely seems to think that Jesse may be able to come to terms with his father’s death if it serves his own ambitions. Jesse Gemstone has a multitude of shortcomings and he wants to lead the Gemstone Ministries. But he’s certainly not that vile.
Meanwhile, Junior informs Eli that the guns he was attacked with match those sold in Texas. In the end, it is revealed that Lyle and Lindy brought up the plan together. They manage to escape after shooting BJ in the leg and forcing the rest of the Gemstone family to walk into the ocean. However, Martin keeps an eye on them. The cycle ninjas, to whom Lyle owes a large sum of money, are informed that the Lissons are in Alaska. Lindy is shot by the cycle ninjas after Lyle betrays her and throws her out of their cabin into a box. Lyle tries to run away in his underwear, and the cycle ninjas let him go, presumably knowing what’s going to happen. He’s frozen to death amidst the frozen landscape, and by the end of the episode, it’s heavily implied that his body is shredded and eaten by a pack of wolves.
What’s become of Zion’s Landing?
Zion’s Landing is a Christian timeshare resort the Lissons planned to build on scenic Florida beaches. They enlisted Jesse and Amber with promises of more wealth, influence and glamour. Jesse knew he couldn’t invest $10 million in the project because everything he had belonged to the church. After Eli survived the attack, he decided to bankroll Zion’s Landing as a way to reconcile with his eldest son.
However, now the Lissons are dead. The Season 2 ending footage reveals that the Gemstone family has completely taken over the project and incorporated it into their ever-expanding empire. Although Eli is an exceptional minister, he is a better businessman. He knows that the idea of a denominational station has its merit, despite its source, and decides to remain invested in it.
Who are the Cycle Ninjas?
Jesse calls motorcycle attackers cycling ninjas. In the season 2 finale, it is revealed that they live in an orphanage run by the Lissons. Lyle thinks he can control them, but he’s wrong. He sent them after Eli. However, they thought the Gemstone patriarch would be on the bus and ended up shooting Jesse and Amber instead. Even when they managed to shoot Eli, he survived.
When Lyle refuses to pay them, the young hooligans shoot him. Lyle still doesn’t take the threat seriously until one of the cycle ninjas shoots the ground near him. A terrified Lyle agrees to pay. However, as we know, he never does and flees to Alaska.
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