Masterpiece episode of one of the best shows on tv right now.
It was beautifully directed and choreographed as always, but of course the thing that stands out is how a show this pulpy and violent, and more of what I'd consider "fun" than particularly deep, can pull off something so emotionally raw and powerful.
It's heartbreaking to see people pay the price for doing the right thing, as we saw with a particular character in this episode - his fate was due entirely to circumstances out of his control. The show is so good at conveying the inflammatory nature of racial tensions in America. While we've come a long way as a society since the 1870's, there is still a long way to go.
For a similar experience, please watch The Knick and once you've seen the episode titled "Get the Rope", you will be similarly in awe.
We need a season 3 of this great show.