We’ve spent the first two episodes of season 2 of Marshals focused on our Marshal team. That meant tying up loose ends from season 1 and getting the stage set for season 2. But this week’s episode, “Falling Sky,” puts the focus back on Chairman Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) and the troubles on the Broken Rock Reservation. Let’s dive in. SPOILERS BELOW.
Division at Broken Rock
We begin with yet another board meeting, and it’s clear that many aren’t fans of the direction Rainwater is leading the tribe. His most vocal critic is Shane Whitebear (Duke Davis Roberts), who has his motivations. He wants to begin a cannabis farm to bring in revenue, but Rainwater sees it as a risk. That, among other things, has people wondering if it’s time for change.
It doesn’t help that the military is testing new drone weapons near the reservation. Chairman Rainwater says his hands are tied, but when a drone crashes on the Reservation, killing a resident, it only fuels the fire. But what caused the crash?
The Marshals are pulled into the military. Colonel Brooks (Chris Gann) is leading a project with a private contracting company that is testing new weapons. And they have footage that a trio of Broken Rock residents were responsible for bringing the drone down. It’s enough to get a warrant, and it’s on the Marshal team to serve it.
Miles (Tatanka Means) isn’t happy about ruffling feathers at the reservation. But Cruz (Ash Santos) convinces him he has to follow through. Still, there are protestors when they go to serve the warrant. They were organized by Shane Whitebear to stir up trouble for Chairman Rainwater. But among those there is Lawrence Green (Frankie Loyal), whose son is one of those being sought. He pleads with Miles and Kayce (Luke Grimes) to help his son.
They find Jacob Green, but it’s too late. He’s dead. It raises questions about why his friends would have taken him out. So, they make finding the others a priority. And when they do, a firefight erupts.
Turns out, the three boys didn’t shoot down the drone. The drone was armed and bombed the house on the reservation, while the boys got footage of the illegal attack. Now, the company behind it is trying to silence them. So, the Marshals spring into action. They are able to save the other two boys, beat the kill team, and recover the footage to turn over to the Air Force.
Despite the outcome, Lawrence Green is grateful for getting answers—and justice—for his son. Meanwhile, Chairman Rainwater is relieved that the truth is out. The drone program is suspended, and peace has come to Broken Rock again. But he also takes it as a message that he needs to be more open to new ideas, so he agrees to the cannabis farm. His example prompts something in Kayce, too.
Personal struggles
Kayce continues to be worried about Tate (Brecken Merrill) and his recovery from being kidnapped. He tries to reach his son through activities they used to like, but he doesn’t find any common ground. After he sees Rainwater agree to something new that is out of his comfort zone, Kayce realizes he needs to do the same. So, despite Tate’s protests, he signs up for therapy. It’s something his own father would have never considered, so Kayce believes it’s the new road to try as he tries to set things right for Tate.
Someone else who could use some therapy is Cruz, who is still struggling after her own abduction. Belle (Arielle Kebbel) has spotted that she’s still not settled, but Cruz brushes it off. She says she’s fine and doesn’t need help. But as we see her suffer through a night terror as the episode closes, it’s clear that’s not the case. The question is who will finally get through to her.
While Belle can’t quite get Cruz where she needs to be, she does better with Cal (Logan Marshall-Green). His treatments are set to begin, and he doesn’t want any fanfare. But Belle ignores him and shows up anyway. She won’t let him go through it all alone, and he seems grateful for the company.
This was an action-packed week. I like that we visited Broken Rock again and are finding ways to weave that into all the personal stories. I’m curious to see where we’re going with Tate and his struggles. Kayce needs the peace of mind of figuring out what his son really needs.
Marshals airs Sundays on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
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