'Parish' Episode 2 Takeaway: Gray Parish's attempts to sever ties with criminal world backfire
Contains spoilers for 'Parish' Episode 2
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: AMC's latest crime drama series, 'Parish' is getting intense with each episode, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats as they witness Gracián 'Gray' Parish's (Giancarlo Esposito) journey unfold.
In 'Parish' Episode 2, Gray's attempt to leave the criminal gang after joining them in the first episode adds a compelling twist to the storyline. However, it seems Gray can't get out of the criminal world.
At the end of 'Parish' Episode 1, the criminal gang murders a man. In Episode 2, Gray's involvement in disposing of the body further entangles him in the criminal world.
Gray Parish's attempt to dispose of the body leads to trouble in 'Parish' Episode 2
'Parish' Episode 2 opens with Gray and his friend Colin (Skeet Ulrich) facing the daunting task of disposing of the dead body.
Gray could never have imagined that saying yes to one task would lead to so much trouble, ultimately forcing him to deal with the body of the dead man.
As they grapple with the grim reality of their situation, Gray takes charge, recognizing the potential trouble they could be in.
From the very beginning, it is evident that Gray is an intelligent man who meticulously plans his actions to avoid leaving any incriminating evidence behind.
In Episode 1, Gray managed to avoid police detection and successfully handed over the special package to the criminal gang. Then, in Episode 2, he meticulously erased any evidence of the dead body.
Now, Colin and Gray dispose of the dead body in a lake. Later on, Gray washes the entire garage to erase any traces of the crime. He attempts to leave the criminal gang after this task, but his past actions continue to pull him back.
As the episode progresses, two detectives arrive at Gray's house, inquiring about Colin's whereabouts, as he is the prime suspect in the murder of the man. This poses a problem for Gray because if Colin is captured, he will be arrested as well.
Gray informs the detectives that he hasn't seen Colin, but it appears the detectives do not believe him. This encounter sets the stage for the next episode, hinting at the challenges and obstacles that lie ahead for Gray.
Gray could devise a plan to evade capture and might also attempt to save Colin. Given Gray's intelligence and strategic thinking, it is highly probable that he will be able to come up with something efficient.
Will Gray Parish's past actions and connections in the criminal world be his downfall?
In the upcoming episode of 'Parish', Gray's past actions and his connection with The Horse (Zackary Momoh), a leader of the criminal gang in New Orleans, could spell trouble for him.
In the first episode, Gray believed he would only have to complete one task and then leave the gang. However, in the second episode, he finds himself dealing with the body of a dead man.
In the third episode, it is possible that Gray's situation will continue to deteriorate. He may get involved in even more heinous crimes, further complicating his attempts to break free from the criminal world.
In the last scene of Episode 2, Gray takes The Horse and his son for a ride, only to be ambushed by masked assailants who attack their car, leaving Gray in a perilous and uncertain situation.
Gray's attempts to sever ties with the criminal world may prove futile because The Horse already knows his potential and would never want to let Gray go.
His struggle to break free from the grip of crime could be a central theme in the upcoming episode.
'Parish' Episode 2 is now streaming on AMC
