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May 12, 2023 · With Michael Shannon, Giovanni Ribisi, Keean Johnson, Abbey Lee. Gary finds himself under a ticking clock, hoping to prevent another disaster. The Branch Davidian trial concludes. Vernon returns to Mount Carmel, now the self-appointed prophet, David Koresh. Series finale.
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- 2023-05-12
May 14, 2023 · The series ends with an astounding decision Judge Smith makes concerning the defendants of the Waco trial while a tragedy stuns Oklahoma City. If you are up for a detailed take on the ending of episode 5, you are at the right place! SPOILERS AHEAD.
- Waco: The Aftermath (2023) Episode 5 ‘Reckoning’ Recap
- Waco: The Aftermath (2023) Ending, Explained
- Final Thoughts
Did Carol Howe Gather any Intel at Elohim City?
Episode 5, titled Reckoning, opens at Elohim City with Carol Howe (Abbey Lee) spying on Andy the German (Seamus Dever) as he leaves his trailer. Carol uses the opportunity to covertly gets inside Andy’s trailer, looking for any helpful information. Apart from guns and Nazi literature, she stumbles upon a work desk with circuits and chemicals. Subsequently, Carol takes a little diary from the shelf that says, ‘Anhydrous hydrazine,’ Ammonium nitrate,’ and ‘Nitromethane.’ She memorizes the chemi...
What does Gary Noesner Convey after Taking the Stand?
Defense lawyer Dan Cogdell (Giovanni Ribisi) calls FBI chief negotiator Gary Noesner (Michael Shannon) to the stand. Dan knows that Gary is a man with a conscience, and he believes Gary will speak about the flaws of the FBI’s tactical approach during the Waco siege. He wants to establish that the Branch Davidians weren’t a suicide cult and that only the breakdown of communications and an excessive showcase of force led to the catastrophe on April 19, 1993. Upon taking the stand, Gary emphasiz...
What Is the Jury’s Verdict?
Dan Cogdell delivers a powerful closing speech. He says the trial isn’t about whether the government has the right to attack its own citizens. The government already feels that it has the right. Hence, the real question is,“When the United States government comes for you and your family with no plan for peaceful surrender, do you have the right to defend yourselves?” The jury then reached a verdict and handed it over to Judge Walter Smith (David Costabile). On the conspiracy, murder, and abet...
The Evil Reigns
In ‘Reckoning,’ not much is added to Vernon Howell’s (Keean Johnson) backstory. Similar to episode 1, Vernon’s transformation into David Koresh is once again seen through the perspective of Clive Doyle. Whether Clive regrets bringing up his daughter under Vernon’s manipulative and predatorial behavior is unclear. At one point, Clive remembers his daughter asking him if they should believe every word that comes out of Vernon’s mouth as God’s? Clive tries to convince his daughter that Vernon ha...
John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle’s Waco (2018) took quite a few creative liberties to portray the 51-day deadly siege. Nevertheless, it was a gripping fictional retelling of events that made us emotionally invest in the characters and conflicts. Though David Koresh’s criminal behavior and manipulative nature were a little downplayed, the creators ...
May 16, 2023 · Waco: The Aftermath episode 4: "Conspiracy" "Carol infiltrates Elohim City, where there is an undercurrent about an imminent war. Cogdell has multiple wins during cross examinations but is unsure whether it will be enough.
The sequel series portrays the aftermath of the siege and the trials of the surviving members of the Branch Davidians. The cast includes Michael Shannon , Shea Whigham , John Leguizamo , and Annika Marks , who reprise their roles from the Waco miniseries.
Five-part drama series portraying the searing aftermath of the disastrous FBI 1993 standoff at the Branch Davidian compound - an event that galvanized American militia movements and helped radicalize Timothy McVeigh, Terry Nichols and many others. Save on each episode with a TV Season Pass.
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This five-part SHOWTIME® drama series portrays the searing aftermath of the disastrous FBI 1993 standoff at the Branch Davidians compound -- an event that helped radicalize Timothy McVeigh, Terry Nichols and many others.
