10 Episodes
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A master thief, on parole, assumes the identity of Lucas Hood, the new sheriff of Banshee, Pennsylvania. He immediately clashes with Amish crime lord Kai Proctor, who controls the town's illicit activities. The thief takes the sheriff's place after the real one is killed, aiming to steal money and escape. He also reconnects with Carrie, his former lover, who is married to the district attorney and has a daughter, Deva.
The central conflict revolves around the thief, now Sheriff Hood, trying to steal money from Proctor while evading his past and dealing with the town's corruption. Key turning points include Hood's violent assertion of authority, the death of the real Sheriff Hood, and Carrie's betrayal of Hood to her father, Mr. Rabbit. Hood also discovers he is Deva's biological father.
The season ends with a violent confrontation. Rabbit kidnaps Max, Carrie's son, leading to a shootout where Carrie shoots Rabbit. Proctor destroys his casino, accidentally killing the mayor. Gordon, devastated by Carrie's actions, leaves with their children, while Hood remains in Banshee, his stolen identity and violent life far from over.
Season 1 of Banshee covers episodes 1-10. Here's everything that happened:
Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot - A recently paroled master thief assumes the identity of Lucas Hood, the incoming sheriff of Banshee, PA. He quickly finds himself embroiled in the town's corruption, facing off against Amish crime lord Kai Proctor. After the real Sheriff Hood is killed, the thief impulsively takes his place. The episode concludes with "Hood" meeting the mayor and beginning to settle into his new, stolen life.
Season 1, Episode 2: The Rave - Proctor's underling Hanson organizes a rave, selling tainted drugs stolen from Proctor. Hood and the deputies raid the rave, discovering Deva there. Reed, Deva's friend, dies from an overdose. Hanson returns to Proctor, who punishes him by feeding him to his dog. The episode concludes with Hood bringing Deva home, with Carrie watching from afar.
Season 1, Episode 3: Meet the New Boss - Carrie attempts to buy her freedom from Mr. Rabbit, revealing herself as his daughter, but he wants Lucas. Lucas confronts MMA fighter Sanchez for assaulting a waitress, leading to a brutal brawl at the casino. Lucas breaks Sanchez's fingers and arm, asserting his authority as the new sheriff. The episode concludes with Proctor and Hood facing off, setting up their rivalry.
Season 1, Episode 4: Half Deaf Is Better Than All Dead - After a museum heist gone wrong, Lucas, Carrie, and Job reluctantly reunite. Lucas and Emmett arrest Proctor for Hanson's murder after coercing Arno to offer evidence. However, the Moody brothers intercept them, seeking revenge. Job arrives in Banshee. The episode concludes with a vehicle crashing through the wall of the motel where Brock is watching Arno.
Season 1, Episode 5: The Kindred - A biker gang's arrival disrupts Banshee's Spirit Festival, leading to Siobhan killing a biker to save Carrie. The Kindred retaliate by terrorizing the town and burning Siobhan's house. Lucas makes a deal with Proctor for the gang's location, then brutally subdues them. Agent Xavier investigates the missing evidence against Proctor.
Season 1, Episode 6: Wicks - Hood's past resurfaces when ex-con Wicks arrives in Banshee, triggering flashbacks to his brutal prison experiences with the Albino. Wicks attempts to leverage Hood's secret, seeking a cut of his "sheriff" earnings. Carrie contacts her father, Mr. Rabbit, offering to deliver Hood to him. Hood and Sugar ensure Wicks can't reveal Hood's identity; Wicks ends up dead.
Season 1, Episode 7: Behold a Pale Rider - Carrie betrays Lucas, handing him over to Rabbit. A drugstore robbery escalates into a hostage situation at the high school, with Deva and Janie Kendall among those held. Lucas escapes captivity with Job's help and saves Deva, killing one of the gunmen. The episode concludes with Lucas and Carrie reuniting, while Rabbit vows revenge.
Season 1, Episode 8: We Shall Live Forever - Carrie and Hood spend the night together, but Carrie insists it was a goodbye. Olek, Rabbit's henchman, confronts Carrie, leading to a brutal fight where Carrie kills Olek. Rebecca, shunned by her Amish family, seeks refuge with Proctor. Hood reveals to Carrie that he knows he is Deva's father.
Season 1, Episode 9: Always the Cowboy - Carrie is rushed to the hospital after her brutal fight with Olek. Hood asks Kai Proctor for help, leading to a violent brawl between them. Carrie confesses her past to Gordon. Rabbit arrives in Banshee and kidnaps Max. The episode concludes with Rabbit taunting Hood, followed by the ominous clicks of gun hammers.
Season 1, Episode 10: A Mixture of Madness - Rabbit's gunmen attack the police station, but Proctor saves Lucas. Lucas trades himself for Max, leading to a rescue attempt where Carrie shoots Rabbit. Jeffrey attacks Proctor but is killed by Burton. Proctor blows up Alex's casino, unknowingly killing Mayor Kendall. Gordon, hurt by Carrie's choice, leaves with their children.
Antony Starr
as Lucas Hood
Ulrich Thomsen
as Kai Proctor
Ivana Miličević
as Carrie Hopewell
Matt Servitto
as Brock Lotus
Frankie Faison
as Sugar Bates
Lili Simmons
as Rebecca Bowman
Hoon Lee
as Job
Ryann Shane
as Deva Hopewell
Trieste Kelly Dunn
as Siobhan Kelly
Rus Blackwell
as Gordon Hopewell
Anthony Ruivivar
as Alex Longshadow
Demetrius Grosse
as Emmett Yawners
