Soul-searching takes a literal turn in Preacher’s tense Sokosha.

Preacher Season 2, Episode 6

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As for the long-term effects, well, theres that whole ineffability thing.

While Soul Happy Go Go might be cutting the checks, the devil tends to be in the details.

So the fact that he and Jesse achieve a sort of detente is a bit unexpected.

My only gripeand its a minor oneis that they dont use more of the late Steve Dillons artwork.

In Jesses case, he wants the Saint to leave them alone.

And the Saint simply wants to be reunited with his family in Heaven.

And for a while, it seems like Jesse is hell-bent on making that happen.

Heisa preacher after all, and helping people achieve eternal bliss is part of the job description.

So he literally gives of himselfin his case one percent of his soulto refill the Saints spiritual abyss.

Ill admit that this scene is emotionally satisfying.

As pure as the Saints motives may be, hes still committed countless atrocities.

Still, does this give Jesse the right to act as this mans judge, jury, and executioner?

Honestly, I think not.

Collar or no collar, Jesse Custer is no saint himself.

This is a different kind of soul-searching, and its left this man of God wanting.

Think of him as Chekhovs gunslinger, if you will.

This terminator will be back.

Some closing thoughts:

Its nice to see Cassidy in a whole new way.

I never once thought Dennis could be his son.

Knowing this casts the shoe-tying scene in a new light.

Hes trying to be thedahe never was to a son he doesnt know.

And its good to see Cassidy truly care about someone else other than himself.

He may care about Tulip, but its not selfless.

Another inspired moment is theAmerican Psychopathsaudiobook Tulip is listening to.

What became of The Grails Agent Hoover, who was stationed outside Denniss apartment complex a few episodes back?

This idea of free market souls is compellingits the sort of thing a whole movie could be built around.

He and his wife live modestly, in a home thats seen better days.

This transaction is their way of trying to stay afloat.

Edwin is paid $150,000 for his fifteen percent.

In the end, Edwin is the biggest loser in this exchangehe just doesnt know it.

To that end, is 99% enough?

Jesse has committed reprehensible acts, but doeshedeserve eternal hellfire?

In a universe where its creator is absent, is such a question even relevant?

Rating:

4 out of 5