'Parish' Episode 2 Takeaway: New hurdles raise tension between Gray Parish and Colin

In 'Parish' Episode 2, Colin and Gray Parish encounter several challenges
Colin and Gray Parish, once close friends, may begin to drift apart in 'Parish' (@AMC)
Colin and Gray Parish, once close friends, may begin to drift apart in 'Parish' (@AMC)

Contains spoilers for 'Parish' Episode 2

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: AMC's crime drama series, 'Parish' delves into the life of Gracián 'Gray' Parish (Giancarlo Esposito).

In 'Parish' Episode 2, Gray agrees to work for the criminal gang in New Orleans after being introduced to the organization by his friend Colin (Skeet Ulrich). 

However, Gray's life takes a dark turn when he witnesses the criminal gang murder a man in front of his eyes. In Episode 2, a fight erupts between Colin and Gray as tensions boil over.

There's a lot to uncover in 'Parish' Episode 2. So, let's jump in!

Gray Parish regrets his decision to work with criminals

Gray Parish's attempt to leave the criminal gang is further complicated by the ongoing challenges within his family in 'Parish' Episode 2 (@AMC)
Gray Parish in a still from 'Parish' (@AMC)

In 'Parish' Episode 2, Gray finds himself grappling with deep regret over his decision to return to the world of crime.

Gray and Colin are faced with the daunting task of disposing of the dead body, and it is evident that Gray is uncomfortable, but he feels compelled to do so to save himself. As the episode progresses further, a major confrontation unfolds between Gray and Colin.

Gray expresses regret for agreeing to help Colin and work with the criminal gang. From Episode 1, it is evident that Gray wants to leave the gang, but he is always faced with problems. 

He agrees to work with criminals because of his friend Colin, and now that he is stuck, he has no choice but to be the driver for The Horse (Zackary Momoh), the leader of the criminal gang.

In the upcoming episode, Gray may continue to serve as The Horse's driver, as leaving the criminal gang may not be an easy option for him. It seems Gray may also become The Horse's right-hand man, taking on more responsibilities and earning a position of trust. 

From the very first episode, it is evident that The Horse admires Gray because of his skill and intelligence. In the future, The Horse may rely on Gray's skills for his missions, making it difficult for Gray to dig himself out of the hole

Will Colin and Gray Parish continue to work together in 'Parish'?

Colin and Gray Parish in a still from 'Parish' Episode 2 (@AMC)
Colin and Gray Parish in a still from 'Parish' Episode 2 (@AMC)

In Episode 2, the distance between Colin and Gray becomes increasingly evident. 

When Colin and Gray drove to the outskirts of the city and disposed of the dead body in a lake, Gray's car got stuck there, and in the heat of the moment, he said a lot of things to Colin. 

Gray was furious with Colin for being so irrepressible. Despite Gray's attempts to keep a low profile and distance himself from the criminal world, Colin's actions continued to draw unwanted attention and put them both at risk.

In the future, Gray may distance himself from Colin if he continues to make mistakes that jeopardize their safety. Further, if Gray becomes The Horse's right-hand man, Colin may feel threatened, as he is unable to impress The Horse in the same way.

Even though Gray and Colin are good friends, their differing points of view always lead to fights between them. In the upcoming episode, a major confrontation between them could lead Colin to reveal a troubling secret from Gray's past, stemming from their previous collaborations.

It would be intriguing to see how Colin and Gray collaborate while working for The Horse.

'Parish' Episode 2 is now streaming on AMC

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