Ep 14. Fortune Teller

In Dead Man's Gun season 1 episode 14, titled "Fortune Teller," the story follows a man named Homer Grindstaff, who is seeking revenge on the people he believes are responsible for the death of his wife and daughter. Homer is convinced that a group of traveling fortune tellers are responsible and sets out to confront them.

The episode starts with Homer arriving in the town of Ironwood and finding the fortune tellers' caravan. He enters the caravan and confronts the fortune teller, a woman named Laura Lee. Homer accuses Laura Lee of causing the death of his family and demands to know the truth. Laura Lee denies any involvement and tries to calm him down, but Homer remains angry.

Meanwhile, Two-bit, a small-time crook and member of the caravan, overhears the argument and decides to take advantage of the situation. He sees an opportunity to make some money by selling Homer a gun and convinces him that the only way to get justice is to take matters into his own hands.

As Homer prepares to seek his revenge, Laura Lee and the rest of the caravan begin to fear for their lives. Laura Lee confides in her husband, the leader of the caravan, about the situation and they decide to leave town before things get worse. However, Two-bit betrays them by informing Homer of their plans.

Homer and Two-bit follow the caravan to a nearby town and confront them again. This time, things turn violent. Homer draws his gun and shoots Laura Lee's husband, causing a shootout between him and the rest of the caravan. During the chaos, Laura Lee manages to slip away and seek help from a local sheriff.

The sheriff arrives in time to prevent any more bloodshed and arrests Homer and Two-bit. Laura Lee is grateful for the sheriff's intervention and her husband's attacker being brought to justice. The episode ends with Laura Lee leaving town with the caravan, hoping to put this dangerous encounter behind her.

"Fortune Teller" is a gripping and suspenseful episode that explores themes of revenge, justice, and the dangers of believing in superstition and hearsay. The episode is well-paced and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they watch the events unfold. The character of Homer is well-developed and his descent into violence and madness is portrayed convincingly. The episode also features strong performances from the rest of the cast, particularly Laura Lee, who brings a sense of empathy and vulnerability to her character. Overall, "Fortune Teller" is a strong entry in the Dead Man's Gun series and is sure to leave viewers satisfied.