Wynonna Earp Season 2 Episode 10
Perhaps for the first time, we see Waverly and Wynonna working against one another, and winding up squarely on opposite sides. It’s bad news for the Earps, but it makes for great television. While Nicole may have felt isolated from the Black Badge crew this season, their various (and sometimes misguided) actions to save her life this episode should make it clear where they stand. But the show does lose points for the ridiculous factor of the firemen dressed like they’re going to a very dour Venetian masquerade ball in broad daylight. Aren’t they supposed to be a secret society? Unfortunately, this odd subplot isn’t helped by the acting talent of Brandon Fehr, who you might recognize as Booth’s brother from Bones or one of the three aliens from Roswell. He seems to be the rare actor who gets more wooden with age. And if I’m not mistaken, were the firemen offering to watch out for the incoming Earp heir…without its mother? Nedley steals the show Wynonna entrusting the seal to Nedley was a great an unexpected recognition of the evolution of their relationship. She once considered him her torturer (he still may…) but now refers to him as “her Nedley” while plowing through the widow with the car. That rescue was doubly satisfying because it was yet another example of pregnant Wynonna refusing to conform to anyone else’s idea of what pregnant behavior should be. Waverly makes a choice This was the perfect way to introduce Haught’s wife Shay – Nicole isn’t conscious to offer any explanation, and Waverly’s insecurities ratchet up while she waits for her sister, Doc, and Jeremy to sort things out. Dominique Provost-Chalkley always turns in excellent performances, but this episode belonged to her. In her scenes with Shay, she holds back from ever saying anything, letting it all play out across her face. All Waverly needed at this point was a push in the right direction, and Dolls gave it to her. Everyone’s discomfort with Wynonna’s treatment of Rosita – which, for the record, was vital but rendered null by Waverly’s actions, though left a lot to be desired in the execution – put them over the edge. Though for Dolls it was likely his feelings for Wynonna, and about her pregnancy. Waves even makes one more desperate attempt not to betray Wynonna, by making a deal with the iron witch’s sister. It’s naive, but she was looking for a way out. Still, she couldn’t resist, and of course Wynonna came through. If Waverly had just waited, this would be a decent, passable episode. But we’re in the home stretch of a series that seems to be improving all the time, and Wynonna Earp steps it up by reminding the audience that regardless of the paternity shuffle, the most important person in her life is her Baby Girl. And that means she’s also the one person in this world who can hurt her the most. Wynonna gets gone And just like that, Wynonna disappears and Doc is back at the bottom of a well. Not only are they gone, but no one has any recollection of who they are. Which is perfect timing, because Doc is now mortal, Wynonna had just figured out what to do next, and the widows have the green light to resurrect Clootie. Things are about to get very It’s a Wonderful Life in Purgatory.
