The Purge delivered one of the best episodes of the season, with major surprises and twists, as things arenāt always what they seem at first sight ā¦
*Major, no seriously major spoilers ahead. Do not read if you intend to watch.*
What an episode! The Rick, Jenna, Lila love triangle came to a final conclusion with a breakup to remember on The Purge. It appeared Rick would indeed be the odd man out as Lila made another play for Jennaās affections, only to be turned down for the last time. Jenna told Lila in no uncertain terms, that they were ādone for good.ā But Lila wouldnāt have it, and she would actually try to manipulate Rick by kissing him only to be pushed away. It was all part of Lilaās plan to try to prove to Jenna that Rick was violent in order to convince her to leave Rick ⦠When in fact, as Purge fans found out tonight, it was Jenna who was actually always the violent one. Once a Stanton, always a Stanton.
At one point, Jenna discovers the golden knife Rick had hid in his jacket that had been given from Stanton. Rossā wife shows up at the door asking for her husband with a knife; Rick tells her to go home but Jenna tells her the truth as her commotion attracts a Purger. Rick asks Lila why she would do such a thing, and she tries to lure him into attacking her but it fails.
Instead, itās Lila who hits Rick from behind in his bedroom and grabs his gun with intention to kill him. Jenna arrives in time and tries to talk Lila out of it but she wonāt listen to reason. She tells Jenna sheāll thank her for this one day, and Jenna uses the golden knife on Lila, killing her and saving Rickās life.

Above: In a flashback early on in the episode, Lila is having doubts about going through with Purging. Lila tells Stanton family maid Catalina about her doubts. Catalina responds by telling her she doesnāt have to do this if she doesnāt want to. Now, itās clear why Catalina told Rick and Jenna no Stanton is safe during the revolutionary ambush on their mansion, as Lila does indeed Purge.

Above: A man is delivered to the mansion and sits in front of a presumed final dinner. Lila is greeted with a choice of a knife or gun and chooses the gun then shoots the stranger without much thought. As claps ring throughout the room, she smiles a bit with her parents especially father Albert Stanton proud.

Above: Miguel and Penelope go to Peteās Cantina (run by Pete the Cop, naturally). Pete tells Penelope the truth about Good Leader Tavis, how sheās funded by the NFFA, and that the New Founding Fathers even have to approve members of her cult/new religion by whoās most disposable.

Above: Pete is almost shot down if it wasnāt for Miguel literally leaping to take down an assailant with a gun. It turns out it was someone getting vengeance for Pete putting his brother behind bars. Pete simply kicks him out of the Cantina and does not Purge in response.

Above: Meanwhile, Penelope uses the opportunity to slip out in order to warn other members of Good Leader Tavisā group that theyāre being used, that Good Leader Tavis has no intentions of actually helping them.

Above: Miguel notices his sister left the bar as Pete tells him maybe he shouldnāt have told her the truth about Tavis. Penelope locates the blue lit bus, and Tavis believes sheās rejoining the bus. However, Penelope instead warns the others of Tavisā lining her pockets with NFFA money. Tavis denies choosing members, saying they chose her. It looks like Penelope is almost about to rejoin her but instead punches her out.
The busā driver tries to restrain Penelope but is shot by Joe, who also shoots Tavis. Joe tells Penelope heās taking her somewhere safe, even though she said she wants to go back to the Cantina ā¦

Above: Joe takes Jenna and Rick to add to his collection along with Penelope. The audience is greeted to a whole host of hostages with tape on their mouths including Jane, who had been rescued from David Rykerās live human art show party last episode. It appears Joe is not just a pure good guy after all, he has must more nefarious, sinister plans in store for those he rescues ā¦
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