‘1883’ Season 1 Episode 9 Spoilers — ‘A Misunderstanding’ Leads to ‘Serious Consequences’ in the ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel’s Penultimate Episode
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
- 1883 drops an ominous synopsis for Season 1 Episode 9.
- It reads “a misunderstanding leads to a battle with serious consequences.’
- The penultimate episode of 1883 drops Sunday, February 20, on Paramount+.
1883 is getting close to the end of season 1. But before they get to the finale, fans must first see the build-up in the penultimate episode “Racing Clouds.” The episode synopsis released by streamer Paramount+ is short. But it promises more drama and struggle for the Duttons and their group on the Oregon Trail.
James Dutton became a group leader in a recent episode of ‘1883’
Season 1 of 1883 began with James and Margaret Dutton (Tim McGraw and Faith Hill) leaving Texas with their family and heading west on the Oregon Trail. They joined a group of immigrants led by cowboy Shea Brennan (Sam Elliott). And the trip, so far, has been nothing short of horrific.
In episode 8, the group faced a dilemma after Shea suggested they change up their plan and head to Denver. While James remained set on the destination being Oregon. Ultimately, they opted to stick with James’ decision. And he became a leader of the wagon train.
Elsa Dutton has a new love interest
James and Margaret’s 17-year-old daughter Elsa (Isabel May) has experienced big love and tragic loss during this dangerous journey. After losing her first love Ennis (Eric Nelsen) to violence on the trail, Elsa found love again with a Comanche warrior named Sam (Martin Sensmeier).
By the end of episode 8, Elsa and Sam were married. But she continued on the trip to Oregon with her family to see the mission through. Which means the couple will remain apart for now.
Spoilers for the penultimate episode of ‘1883’
As the story builds toward the season 1 finale, the description of episode 9 is quite short. But, it says a lot with just a few words. “A misunderstanding leads to battle with serious consequences,” the synopsis reads.
It’s not clear what the misunderstanding is about or who is involved. But this far into the journey, we know that supplies are getting low and bandits seem to be at every turn. There’s also the weather, which has been just as much of an enemy as anything or anyone else the wagon train has faced during the trip.
The Duttons don’t end up in Montana
Ultimately, the story of 1883 is about how James and Margaret Dutton settle the Montana land that becomes the beloved ranch that belongs to John Dutton in Yellowstone. But as Carter Matt points out, fans shouldn’t expect the Duttons to end up in Montana at the end of 1883 season 1.
We also know that the Duttons arriving at their destination in season 1 isn’t the end of the story. In future seasons, fans should expect to see the early days of the Dutton Yellowstone Ranch and the conflicts that came with settling and working the land.
There’s also no guarantee that everyone in 1883 will make it out of season 1 alive. The first eight episodes have featured more than their fair share of death. But it was a common part of life on the Oregon Trail. It sounds like fans could be in for a shock as the season comes to an end.
The penultimate episode of ‘1883’ season 1 could have the biggest surprises
While creator Taylor Sheridan has been known to end a season of Yellowstone with a cliffhanger, fans of 1883 might get some big surprises a lot sooner. Big-time cable dramas have a habit of delivering some huge surprises in a season’s next-to-last episode.
If that happens, the characters still have an entire episode to deal with the aftermath. As will the fans. This isn’t an official spoiler, but fans could see the death of a major character in episode 9. So, they should get ready.
The next episode of 1883 will be available Sunday, February 20 on Paramount+.
