1923 Season 2 Episode 4 recap: Teonna's struggles, Spencer's survival and Whitfield's ruthless plans

Paramount+'s 1923 is a prequel to the Yellowstone series and takes the viewers to the life of the Duttons in the early 20th century. Crafted and written by Taylor Sheridan, the series is based on the Duttons, who own the Yellowstone ranch in Montana. However, things are not as rosy as they seem, as they face harsh weather conditions, money-hungry encroachers, financial struggles, and extreme laws like Prohibition.

1923 Season 2 Episode 4 Journey the Rivers of Iron released on March 16, 2025. The episode features escalating tensions for the Duttons as Whitfield secures support for his winter resort while Spencer and Alexandra, on their separate journeys, navigate their ways back to Montana, facing several perils. On the other hand, Teonna Rainwater turns into a fugitive as Marshal Kent and Father Renaud are searching for her ruthlessly. The synopsis of the episode reads,

"Whitfield garners support for his new business venture; Spencer has a run in with the sheriff in Fort Worth."

In the previous episode of 1923 Season 2, Alex's journey to Montana turns difficult as she faces harsh immigration laws at Ellis Island. Meanwhile, the Duttons face a life-and-death situation with Zane, who requires a painful and risky brain procedure for subdural hematoma. On the other hand, Spencer continues his journey to Montana but faces a roadblock and loses his companion Luca in an encounter.

Here's a recap of what happened in 1923 Season 2 Episode 4.

Donald Whitfield orders Banner to take down the Duttons: 1923 Season 2 Episode 4

The episode begins with Donald Whitfield pitching his plans of building a winter resort in the Paradise Valley to the potential investors. Even though the investors seemed a little skeptical towards the beginning, Whitfield plans to build an airport, hence increasing tourism, sparking an interest among them. As he deals and gets a positive response, Whitfield asks Banner to gather his army of ruthless shepherds and miners and prepare for an attack on the Duttons.

Whitfield points out a land on the country line with no jurisdiction and no ownership on the map, hinting Banner to kill the Duttons and dump their bodies here to avoid any cases of crime. Interestingly, the vacant land with no jurisdiction is the train station from the Yellowstone series where the Duttons have buried their foes.

Meanwhile, as Banner is preparing for the massacre, he hints to his wife what he is going to do with the Duttons. Banner's wife felt no remorse for the Duttons, as she says,

"Throw him from high enough that he don't try to steal it back"

Teonna's growing challenges: 1923 Season 2 Episode 4

In 1923 Season 2 Episode 4 Teonna discovers Wanted posters of her near the Texas Cowboy camps where they took shelter (Image Via Instagram/@1923official)

In 1923 Season 2 Episode 4, Teonna Rainwater faces the dangers of getting caught as Marshall Kent and Father Renaud are on an aggressive hunt for her. Teonna, Pete, and her father took shelter with the Texas cowboys. But when Teonna was looking for a cowboy who explained a rodeo to her, she saw a wanted poster of her. Frightened, she told her father about it, and they discovered that the wanted posters are everywhere, forcing them to relocate immediately.

Spencer and Alex's perilous journeys to Montana: 1923 Season 2 Episode 4

In this episode, Spencer is back on his dangerous and 'never-ending' journey to the Yellowstone ranch in Montana. This time Spencer is seen traveling to the nearest railway station after the death of his former friend Luca. However, he is stopped by a police officer who accuses him of killing Luca and tells him that he could send him to jail for up to five years unless he delivers booze in a warehouse in Fort Worth.

Spencer agrees to be an undercover agent for the police and, as per the plan, delivers the booze to the warehouse, and the officers with him shoot the bootleggers. However, Spencer manages to flee from the situation and gets on a freight train. On the train, Spencer faces two men and a girl who demand a train tax from him. Spencer turns down the offer and pulls his gun out. However, what follows is a deadly fight where he shoots the two men and knocks down the girl. Spencer immediately jumps off the moving train to save himself.

On the other hand, Alexandra, who is on her solo journey to Montana, faces a brutal attack from a robber. The robber follows her to the restroom, hits her stomach, and steals her belongings, including a diamond bracelet. Despite the terrible pain and a suspected pregnancy loss, Alex boards the train that would take her to her destination.

Challenges and hope for the Duttons at the Yellowstone Ranch: 1923 Season 2 Episode 4

In 1923 Season 2 Episode 4, Zane Davis, the loyal ranchman at the Yellowstone ranch, faces a life-and-death situation. He undergoes a painful surgery for the subdural hematoma that he endured after being brutally attacked in the Season 1 finale. After a successful yet gory surgery, Zane is declared stable by the doctor.

Meanwhile, Zane's wife, Alice, tells Cara about her decision to move to California, where interracial marriage is legal. Cara asks her to drop her decision, and later, in an emotional moment, Zane and Alice share a warm hug.

On the other hand, Elizabeth grows quite restless as she does not want to stay in Montana and move to Boston. Jacob tells Elizabeth that she could move to Boston when the weather gets better when Cara shows up with a rabies vaccination. Elizabeth takes the rabies shot when she crumbles in pain. When the doctor checks Elizabeth, he finds out that she is pregnant. This makes Elizabeth happy, and she runs to share the news with Jack. Thus the couple reunites after several misunderstandings and hardships.

To know what happens next, catch the upcoming 1923 Season 2 Episode 5 on March 23, 2025, at 12 am ET on Paramount+.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew

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