Kingdom Come (Big Love)
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Episode 8
| "Kingdom Come" | |
|---|---|
| Big Love episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Dan Attias |
| Written by | Dustin Lance Black |
| Cinematography by | M. David Mullen |
| Editing by | Byron Smith |
| Original release date | July 30, 2007 |
| Running time | 58 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Kingdom Come" is the eighth episode of the second season of the American drama television series Big Love. It is the 20th overall episode of the series and was written by Dustin Lance Black, and directed by Dan Attias. It originally aired on HBO on July 30, 2007.
The series is set in Salt Lake City and follows Bill Henrickson, a fundamentalist Mormon. He practices polygamy, having Barbara, Nicki and Margie as his wives. The series charts the family's life in and out of the public sphere in their suburb, as well as their associations with a fundamentalist compound in the area. In the episode, Bill faces consequences when the rift between Roman and the Greenes escalates, while his wives decide to give him the cold shoulder when he asks for a night off.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.02 million household viewers and gained a 1.0/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the performances, writing and ending.
Bill (Bill Paxton) faces a hangover after dealing with many businesses, upsetting Nicki (Chloë Sevigny) as he missed her day and wonders if she considers her inferior to Barbara (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Margie (Ginnifer Goodwin). Despite Roman (Harry Dean Stanton) mandating to cut ties with the Greenes, Bill continues supplying the family with vital Juniper Creek's records.
Lois (Grace Zabriskie) arrives home, discovering that Frank (Bruce Dern) has found her stash of money in a can. She visits the laundromat to ask Eddie (Brian Kerwin) for money, but he refuses as he already gave it to Bill for Weber Gaming. Bill surprises his wives by declaring that he should get the "seventh night" for himself, concerning them. Bishop Devery (Garrett M. Brown) visits Barbara to discuss Ben (Douglas Smith), who has been skipping church. Discovering his sexual activity with Brynn (Sarah Jones), Bill confronts Ben over his new behavior. When Ben questions his methods, Bill grounds him. Bill is then asked by Lois for the money that Frank took, and he declines. However, he is astonished upon learning that Eddie's money were stolen from a cancer patient.
During Barbara's night, Barbara asks Bill to scale back on his business tactics. This leads to an argument, and Barbara decides to sleep on the couch. Bill leaves for Margie's house, and they end up having oral sex, which is witnessed by Nicki from her window. The following morning, Nicki confronts Margie for depraving Bill's behavior, while Barbara is upset that she did not reject him. They come up with giving him the cold shoulder, although Margie secretly informs Bill about it. At Home Plus, Frank confronts Bill, as Lois told him he had the rest of the money and reveals to Don (Joel McKinnon Miller) that the money came from a dead woman. When Frank tries to blackmail him, Bill kicks him out and decides to stop collaborating with the Greenes by revealing vital information to Roman. Bill is further confronted by his wives, and Barbara expresses disappointment over a potential fourth wife. Later on, Nicki visits Bill and they reconcile after Bill gives her what she really wants: sex while looking at each other.
Hollis (Luke Askew) calls Bill to condemn for his betrayal, as many of his henchmen and family were injured. He threatens him into giving up all his business interests within 24 hours or face consequences. To protect his family, Bill and Hatcher (Lawrence O'Donnell) collaborate with the ATF to raid the Greenes' warehouse, forcing Lee to relocate his family. To show his commitment to Brynn, Ben proposes to her, which she accepts. But Bill and Barbara refuse to support his decision, and Barbara is heartbroken when Ben suggests he might get a second wife. Barbara tells Brynn about Ben's decision, and she decides to break up with him. Bill consoles Ben, and convinces him into becoming a priesthood holder. In Juniper Creek, Roman is shot thrice in the street by two Green henchwomen. As the women flee, Lois and Alby (Matt Ross) quickly tend to Roman.
Production
Development
The episode was written by Dustin Lance Black, and directed by Dan Attias. This was Black's third writing credit, and Attias' first directing credit.[1]