In the seventh episode of “The Righteous Gemstones” Season 2, titled “And Infants Shall Rule Over Them”, Eli (John Goodman) barely survives the attack and is placed on life support. Even with their father lying unconscious in a hospital bed, the Gemstone siblings continue their vicious fight for the succession until Martin (Gregory Alan Williams) comes after them. Jesse (Danny McBride) and Martin have set up a trap for the attackers. Judy (Edi Patterson) and BJ (Tim Baltz) help Tiffany find and confront “Baby” Billy (Walton Goggins). Here’s everything you need to know about ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 2 Episode 7 ending. AHEAD SPOILERS.
The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 7 Recap
The episode begins with Eli in the hospital and Jesse and Judy arrive there with their respective spouses, terrified of losing their father. This emotionally charged scene is immediately subverted in classic Righteous Gemstones style. As soon as they’re outside, Jesse starts throwing up a projectile out of fear, frustration, and countless other negative emotions. Judy, Amber (Cassidy Freeman) and BJ follow suit.
But that ultimately doesn’t change the fact that they’re the Gems – ambitious, ruthless, and clueless about ownership. Jesse and Amber take the stage together during the next church sermon, tell the congregation what happened to Eli, and unabashedly assert themselves as the next leaders of the church. During lunch at church, Judy calls out to them about it. They are soon joined by Kelvin (Adam DeVine), who has been noticeably absent from his father’s bedside.
Since his public argument with his father, which resulted in Eli breaking both thumbs and losing leadership of the God Squad, Kelvin has been forced into a lot of self-reflection. But that’s not enough to change his inherent personality. Although he’s much more grounded than his siblings, that’s a low bar. As Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin begin bickering among themselves, Martin speaks up, criticizing them for their obnoxious behavior.
Gideon sees how his family is acting and announces that he wants to move out, much to his mother’s dismay. Judy, BJ and Tiffany find “Baby” Billy selling his own version of snake oil. He tries to turn it all on Tiffany, claiming she never believed in him, but it doesn’t work. Jesse and Martin come up with a plan to lure the attackers. Gemstone’s older brother then meets Judy and Kelvin, and they agree to work together.
The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 7 Ending: What Happens to the Shooters? Are they dying? Are they arrested?
Jesse and Martin make plans on how to get the attackers when Eli visits the hospital. They decide to pretend that Eli has regained consciousness and will soon reveal who is behind the attack. They believe the attack was ordered by Junior, who is likely part of the Dixie Mafia. And after all, Jesse and his friends threatened Junior with unspeakable things earlier. He later talks to his siblings and they agree to lie to their congregation about their father’s condition.
They take Eli back to the family compound, with security personnel and family members watching over him. Jesse goes above and beyond as always and hires mercenaries to help him deal with the attackers at the hospital. They nearly have Gideon shot when he arrives unannounced to help. Jesse forces the mercenaries to leave when he thinks they are laughing at him. Meanwhile, Kelvin finally gathers up enough courage to go see his father. He breaks down seeing how vulnerable Eli looks and begins to pray. And it seems to work like a miracle, and Eli wakes up.
At the hospital, the attackers finally show up. BJ, who has decided to be there that day and is forced to put on a doctor’s coat, informs Jesse, Gideon and Martin of their arrival. The trick works perfectly. The four assailants enter the hospital and begin shooting, unaware that Eli has been replaced on the bed by a dummy. One of them falls after Jesse and Martin shoot him in the foot and leg. The second falls off his motorcycle as he tries to flee with the others, and Jesse electrocutes him with a cattle prod. Gideon guns down the other two quite violently after a death-defying motorcycle chase.
However, it’s probably safe to assume that none of the attackers died. Getting Gideon arrested for manslaughter wouldn’t help. In the next episode, we may see the four bikers in custody. However, if they are indeed associated with Junior, it could prove nearly impossible for the police to obtain information that could implicate their boss. Junior’s people seem to be staunchly loyal to him.
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