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Though they resolve to head west together, the episode ends with an ominous voiceover from Elsa. She reflects on her "adventure" beginning to collide with the "cruel and uncaring" reality of the world, specifically noting the fear surrounding the word "River" .

The episode opens with a grim montage of the travelers succumbing to rattlesnake bites, wagon accidents, and wild animal attacks. Meanwhile, James takes his young son, John , hunting for the first time, teaching him the "balance" of taking a life so others may live. 1883.2021.S01E03.PL.1080p.WEB-DL.H264.DDP2.0-K8...

Amidst the despair, Elsa Dutton begins a flirtatious relationship with the cowboy Ennis . After some initial hesitation, James gives Ennis permission to "court" her, with a stern warning not to "get handsy". Though they resolve to head west together, the

You can watch the full episode on Paramount+ or read more detailed reviews on IMDb and TVLine . '1883' Recap: Season 1, Episode 3 - 'River' - TVLine Meanwhile, James takes his young son, John ,

Shea and Thomas discover that two members of the immigrant group have been stealing from Noemi , a Romani widow whose husband recently died. Shea brutally punishes the thieves and orders them out of the group, which nearly sparks a riot. He quells the uprising with a terrifying monologue about his experiences in the Battle of the Wilderness , reminding them that "killing means nothing" to him.