Ep 7. Episode 7

Season 3 episode 7 of Jamestown continues the story of the English settlers entrusted with establishing a new life for themselves in the New World. The episode focuses on the pivotal moments the residents of Jamestown face as they prepare for the arrival of mainland Virginia's governor. The entire town is in a state of panic since the governor’s arrival signifies a judgment day of sorts.

As preparations get underway, the town’s elite start displaying their true colours. Jocelyn’s illicit business dealings are exposed when Samuel Castell, her ex-lover, gets wind of her shady dealings. Elsewhere, Yeardley and Redwick, who are gunning for the same position in the town’s new administrative set-up, engage in petty and sly tactics to outdo each other.

As the day of arrival looms in the distance, tempers flare and sparks fly among the townspeople. Alice, Silas and Henry make a desperate move that could impact the entire town, including their future in Jamestown. They intend to steal the governor’s carriage, partly as a protest against the continued exploitation of the settlement’s resources by the colonial higher-ups. Meanwhile, Jocelyn’s luck changes when she meets Ralph, who offers her a business proposal that catapults her from the fringes of society to the center of Jamestown's affairs.

The arrival of the governor only further complicates things within Jamestown. The governor proves to be no pushover, arriving with his loyal army of troops and using his position to ruthlessly exert his will. He charges Samuel with a grave responsibility that may be the death of the Yorkshireman. As the governor exerts his authority over the settlement, the tensions amongst the townspeople come to a boiling point.

Despite the tensions, several relationships in Jamestown are rekindled, strained, or unmasked. Alice and Silas admit their feelings for each other, and they find themselves emboldened by the presence of Samuel's lover Verity, who is also present in Jamestown. However, their brief reunion is halted when the governor's presence puts their impending future in jeopardy.

Throughout the episode, a bigger question lingers: will Yeardley’s strategy pay off or will Redwick’s experience hold the day? The two continue scheming against each other, using every trick in the book, including tapping allies to gain favour. With Jamestown's future hanging in the balance, the outcome of their power plays could determine the colonies' fate.

In conclusion, Jamestown season 3 episode 7 is a riveting continuation of the struggle of early American settlers to find a foothold in Virginia. The episode serves to highlight the inner conflicts, manipulations, and betrayals that result from a small group of individuals cohabiting in isolated conditions. The tension of the impending arrival of the governor only serves to heighten the struggles faced by the settlers, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats as they await the next episode with bated breath.