1923 episode 5

The "Yellowstone" prequel show "1923" returns to Paramount+ with Episode 5, "Ghost of Zebrina."

Back at the ranch, Jacob is attempting to climb the stairs alone, but visibly struggles. The doctor informs him he can eat solids from tomorrow, and that the cowboys need to help him walk around. As Spencer, Alex and Lucca are sailing, they see a larger ship, which troubles the captain. As Alex lightens the mood, Spencer thanks her, once again happy that he fell in love with her. It seems other cowboys, like those from the Strafford ranch, are heading off to Hollywood as the movie industry is booming. Teonna admits her crimes to the man, who takes her side. Continuing to plot against the Duttons, Banner Creighton and Don Whitfield meet to discuss mining the land above Yellowstone. It suddenly pounces, forcing her to go on the run, climbing to high ground for safety. Renaud knows it was Teonna, and starts beating and interrogating one of the remaining girls, Baapuxti to find out where she went. On the morning of their trip, Spencer had planned to leave without Alex, telling her the journey is too dangerous. The vacation is over, "but the adventure is just beginning." Jack and Elizabeth have both seemingly recovered from their respective wounds, though Jack is on alert, taking the spark away from their relationship.

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She's a member of the Have we seen the end of the Indian school? One minute, Spencer and Alex were in love and making the most of their odd journey. Jack may be young and inexperienced, but so are we all until the first time we have to stand on our own. They only have a limited time to set things right at the Yellowstone, and one person who is there now can make the difference. It seems like Whitfield is going to push the agenda with Cara and Jacob, and if he comes to the house, he'll see that things are not as they should be. The real shocker comes from developing characters who quickly solidify in our hearts and then wiping them off the map, as was done with Elsa. Well, it doesn't look like Spencer is returning, and the pieces add up to any sliver of hope in my silly mind being just that, silly. Spencer would have still taken the trip with Lucca. Donald Whitfield is just a greedy businessman willing to do anything for money and power, but Banner might be biting off more than he can chew. She was left with nothing, but she's driven by her desire to love and will to survive. I've got just as much right to hate the man as you do, but I don't because hate takes your whole heart, every bit of it.

In 1923 episode 5, Spencer and Alex make a dangerous journey and the Yellowstone struggles to survive. Read our complete recap right here.

Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. This finally snaps Jack a bit back to reality, as the two finally say their vows, in front of God if not an actual priest and the law (though Cara spies from afar to bear witness). Spencer chooses the former (thank goodness because the two of them have been a highlight of the show). The final scene of the episode is back in Montana, as Cara once again heads to the post office. As they leave, he tells Banner that by the spring he believes Cara will be ready to sell the Yellowstone. The next morning, to Teonna's surprise, the wolf is gone and a herd of sheep are beneath her. She is able to get on top of a rock, but the wolf decides to wait her out. He manages to secure a spot on a tugboat captained by a man named Luca (Peter Stormare). For Banner's loyalty, Whitfield gives him a house with a gas stove, electricity and running water, telling Banner he is a master now. He and Alex (Julia Schlaepfer) are doing what they can to make their way back, arriving in a port city to book passage back to America. Unfortunately, she is alone in the wilderness, and at night a wolf comes for her. As Elsa (Isabel May) says in opening narration, the family on the ranch have settled into routines, and not for the better.

Warning: This recap contains spoilers. After a five-week hiatus, the Yellowstone prequel series 1923 is back with its latest episode, "Ghost of Zebrina.

He follows her outside and tells her that they don’t need a wedding in order to get married. Spencer and Alex’s fates are left up in the air. When he notes that she’s a long way from the reservation, she admits that she ran away from the Indian school. When Spencer goes downstairs to the cabin and sees how much blood is on Lucca’s pillow, he offers to take the next watch as well, but the captain refuses. Later, Cara goes to the post office, and she’s relieved to have received Spencer’s wire message — he’s coming home. The journey is too dangerous, so he intended for her to go to London, and he would then send for her once it’s safe. Spencer radios for help, and without the engines burning, they end up crashing directly into the ghost ship. Though the captain makes note of the fact that Spencer’s brought a woman along with him, he ultimately doesn’t make much of a fuss. Spencer tells her to get her things. The next morning, Spencer tries to sneak out, though Alex wakes up before he can leave. Emma mourns John, Cara continues to tend to Jacob’s healing wounds as he remains bedridden, and the passion of Elizabeth and Jack’s relationship wanes as the latter devotes all of his time to patrolling the ranch for any further threats. However, they hit a snag when they discover there isn’t a boat that can take them directly to America.