The episode highlights how each character is stuck in their own cycle. For Eugene, it is a literal loop of memory; for Cassidy, it is the cycle of fatherhood and regret; and for Tulip, it is the inability to escape the "holes" left by her past.
Tulip O'Hare deals with the lingering trauma from her encounter with the Saint of Killers. She finds distraction by befriending a new neighbor and obsessing over a high-tech refrigerator. Thematic Elements [S2E8] Holes
Characters facing their personal versions of "holes"—from the literal pit of Hell to emotional and moral voids. Key Plot Points The episode highlights how each character is stuck
Jesse’s use of Genesis for trivial matters is contrasted with Cassidy’s refusal to use his vampire nature to save his own son, sparking tension between the friends. Cast and Credits Jesse Custer Dominic Cooper Tulip O'Hare Ruth Negga Joseph Gilgun Eugene Root Ian Colletti Ms. Mannering Preacher Season 2 Episode 8: Holes Review | Den of Geek She finds distraction by befriending a new neighbor