The West
What’s with all the bison? Where are they coming from?
Deputy Joy walks through the woods after her encounter with a herd of cows last episode. She’s alarmed when she sees a stampede happening right in front of her, and she runs to safety.
In the latest episode of “The Simpsons”, strange black goo is found on Springfield’s land. When Luke collects it up, the ground turns into a portal and numerous American bison rush out. ..
Now it’s worth noting that American bison were down to just 541 animals by 1889. The portal Royal may have opened several years prior to that. It’s not outside the realm of possibility to believe this hole has consumed thousands of bison, and they’ve all come pouring out the hole in the present day, hence why there are so many of them. The arrow sticking out the side of one at the end of the episode could be further evidence of this, pointing to how these animals were hunted. ..
Does Luke get the ranch?
Billy and Wayne sit in bed, singing to each other. Billy places dirt on Wayne’s lips and his forehead before heading off to greet his brother. As the boys talk, Billy admits to Luke that the hole has disappeared. If he can hold off from killing their father, Billy promises to hand over the reigns of the ranch to him.
The royal family of Texas is on their way to the motel when they are met by Autumn. With a gun in hand, they burst in but it’s too late. Autumn has already left with Billy, who tells them why he has given up the ranch in the process.
What does Royal tell Rhett?
Rhett Abbott, a big man on horseback, is having a night out with friends when he gets a call from someone he knows. Royal, the king of the country, is in town and wants to speak with Rhett. Despite all the security around them, Royal tells Rhett that he may not see him again.
He tells Rhett to try and find whatever is on the land but chokes up getting the words out. He briefly takes his seat but Autumn phones, encouraging him to show up and meet her.
After Royal hangs up on Autumn, he is motivated to find her no matter what. ..
Is Rebecca alive?
In the commotion of Rhett ending up bottom on the scoreboard, Amy wanders off. She finds Rebecca, who just happens to be wandering about. Apparently she had to go and hide for a while but quite why or how is a mystery. She promises to explain everything but for now, Amy needs to go with her.
Cecilia is left alone after God leaves them. She repeats that God has left them and she can’t find the girl.
Rhett’s victory in the rodeo comes at a cost to his family. His shoulder is shot up, but he still nails his final ride and wins the competition, coming from behind to secure it. However, this victory comes at the cost of not being able to see his family celebrate with him.
Rhett Butler approaches Maria after the dance and tells her he loves her. He’s also ready to leave all of this behind, including his family and ranch. He’s ready to start anew. ..
Who is Autumn? Is she actually Amy?
In the town, Royal meets Autumn, who immediately starts firing on him. The thing is, he’s not alone, given Billy is there too. A car chase ensues, heading out into the wilderness where that big stampede of bison interrupts proceedings. In the chaos, it also knocks Rhett and Maria’s car off-road, while Autumn is wiped out on the ground.
When the bison leave, Royal heads over to Autumn and notices she sports a scar on the side of her head – just like Amy. As Royal checks her over, he realizes she’s actually Amy. Or at least a version of Amy from the future.
How does Outer Range Season 1 end?
Royal takes Autumn upstairs to rest, Royal speaks to Cecilia and apologizes for what’s transpired. Silently, Cecilia tips the table over. “Our family is gone, it’s all gone… Amy’s gone.” She says, tears stinging her eyes. “No, she’s not.” Royal ominously replies.
The Episode Review
The final episode of Outer Range ended with a tantalizing cliffhanger and a few answers to our questions. While there is no definite answer to what this strange black mineral stuff is, there is enough knowledge to work out it’s linked to the hole, which in itself is serving as some sort of portal. ..
There is a hole in the mountain that appears to be leading to a different time period. It’s possible that Royal is using this hole as a way to travel back in time, but Autumn is determined to stop him. She realizes that she needs to keep time as it once was, and she was sent back specifically to do so.
The reveal that Royal is actually from the 1880’s is pretty shocking and definitely unexpected, while the bombshell about Autumn actually being Amy is something that many astute fans will have probably picked up and worked out halfway through the show’s run-time.
