And Yet One of You Is a Devil
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Episode 7
- Kevin Barnett
- Chris Pappas
- Danny McBride
| "And Yet One of You Is a Devil" | |
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| The Righteous Gemstones episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Jody Hill |
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| Cinematography by | Paul Daley |
| Editing by | Sam Seig |
| Original air date | September 29, 2019 |
| Running time | 38 minutes |
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"And Yet One of You Is a Devil" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American dark comedy crime television series The Righteous Gemstones. The episode was written by Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas, and series creator Danny McBride, and directed by executive producer Jody Hill. It was released on HBO on September 29, 2019.
The series follows a family of televangelists and megachurch pastors led by widowed patriarch Eli Gemstone. The main focus is Eli and his immature children, Jesse, Kelvin and Judy, all of whom face challenges in their lives. The series premiere introduced a long-running arc where Jesse is blackmailed for an incriminating video, which was revealed to be part of a scheme orchestrated by his estranged son, Gideon. In the episode, Gideon starts having second thoughts about his scheme, while Billy tries to pit Judy against Eli.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.511 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the follow-up to the blackmail storyline, humor and tone.
In a flashback, the Gemstones attend a "power prayer" convention in Atlanta. Gideon (Skyler Gisondo) is disgusted that Jesse (Danny McBride) is recklessly partying with his friends, and decides to film the events by hiding his phone and leaving the room, just as a few women enter the room.
In present day, Scotty (Scott MacArthur) introduces himself to Jesse's family as a friend of Gideon. Scotty manages to get invited to stay, concerning Gideon. Later, they discuss their plan to rob the money, with Scotty also revealing that he still has Jesse's incriminating video, which he will provide to Gideon after the heist. Eli (John Goodman) surprises Jesse and Judy (Edi Patterson) by appointing them new duties; Jesse will deliver the Easter sermon, while Judy will perform one of their mother's songs alongside Billy (Walton Goggins). Kelvin (Adam DeVine) is left disappointed, as he has nothing new this year. When Judy tells Billy, he angrily tells they will not perform for Eli, and will maintain their status at his church. She tells Eli, with him stating his disappointment over her.
Before her performance, Judy gets into a conflict with BJ (Tim Baltz). Fed up, BJ leaves, disclosing that their engagement is over. After delivering the money offering to the vault, Gideon changes his mind and tells Scotty that he will not go forward with his plan. He fights Scotty and retrieves Jesse's tape, leaving him despite being held at gunpoint. That night, Scotty enters the estate and takes his van, which is witnessed by Keefe (Tony Cavalero). Scotty holds Jesse hostage, revealing himself as the blackmailer and telling him that Gideon was involved in their scheme. Gideon tries to save Jesse but is forced to surrender when Scotty threatens to shoot him. As Jesse has no access to the vault, Scotty confronts Eli as well to gain access to the vault. He takes Gideon and Jesse to the vault, tying them together while he escapes with the money.
Production
Development
In September 2019, HBO confirmed that the episode would be titled "And Yet One of You Is a Devil", and that it would be written by Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas, and series creator Danny McBride, and directed by executive producer Jody Hill. This was Barnett's first writing credit, Pappas' first writing credit, McBride's seventh writing credit, and Hill's third directing credit.[1]
