Banshee returns for its fourth and finale season.

Here’s our season premiere review…

ThisBansheereview contains spoilers for Something Out of the Bible.

The season four opener is no exception, serving up the cold body of a murdered Rebecca Bowman.

As far as inciting incidents go, this is a strong one.

Still, despite such a grim beginning, its still good to be back in Banshee.

As shocking as Rebeccas murder is, that two years have passed on the show is likewise jarring.

This passage of time has been good to some people, but mostly bad to others.

His outward dishevelment is an apt representation of his bedraggled mental state.

Hood cut himself off from the world after one too many things simply would notor could notgo his way.

We know Siobhans death took a toll on him.

Even Gordon Hopewells death in last seasons finale exacted its toll.

But its losing Job that finally drives Hood over the edge.

But more on that in a bit.

Shes not a broken person, Carrie, but she is far from being whole.

Nowthat Hood has finally returned, that may all change.

The last two years have been very kind to Brock Lotus, though.

If anyone in Banshee was deserving of a break, it was him.

In another twist, we learn that both Hood and Proctor are persons of interest in the murder investigation.

Brock is fearless in this regard, standing toe to toe with Proctor, who is now Banshees mayor.

Were it not for her, Hood would surely be dead.

Which is why Hood is compelled to solve her murder.

He may have failed to find Job, but he intends on finding Rebeccas murderer.

As far as inciting incidents go, this is definitely a strong start toBanshees fourth and final season.

Hood has his work cut out for him, though.

Hes no longer the sheriff, which means hes essentially operating outside the law as he chases down leads.

Of course, there are plenty of subplots scattered throughout this episode.

We know that Kurt Bunker is still with the Banshee PD.

We also know that Bunker is sleeping with his brothers wife.

This is not a knock against the show.

If anything, I am impatient to learn who murdered Rebecca, and to discover whats become of Job.

I dont think hes dead, as Hood fears he might be.

Job is too important to the show to go out so ignominiously.

Some closing thoughts:

The Bunker brothers are still estranged, but that doesnt mean the drama is over.

Rating:

4 out of 5