Ep 4. Episode 4

In Jamestown season 2 episode 4, the colony faces a new challenge as a group of women arrive from England to be married to the male settlers. The girls, known as the “maids to make wives,” have been promised to the men in exchange for their labor and loyalty to the Virginia Company.

As the women arrive, tensions rise among the settlers as they vie for the most desirable maids. Verity, who has been reunited with her husband Meredith, becomes increasingly jealous and resentful towards the maids. Meanwhile, Alice struggles to come to terms with her own feelings towards her husband, Silas, and their new maid, Mercy.

While the arrival of the maids brings excitement and hope for the future of the colony, it also reveals the harsh realities of life in early Jamestown. The women are sold into marriage without their consent, and many are forced to endure physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their husbands.

As the episode progresses, the settlers must come to grips with the implications of their new companions and the reality of the lifestyles and treatment of these women. The characters are forced to navigate the complexities of relationships, hierarchies, and societal norms in a place where survival is not guaranteed.

Meanwhile, tensions between England and Spain continue to mount, as the Virginia Company fears that their lucrative tobacco trade will be threatened by Spanish forces. Jocelyn receives news that her husband Samuel has made contact with the Spanish and is in danger, causing her to question her loyalty to the Virginia Company.

The episode ends with a dramatic twist, leaving viewers eager for the next installment of Jamestown’s riveting drama.