In 1923 Season 2, Episode 5 (“Only Gunshots to Guide Us”), Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) faces a pivotal moment that propels him closer to his family’s legacy. After a series of harrowing events, including a confrontation with Marshal Mamie Fossett (Jennifer Carpenter), Spencer’s identity as a war hero is confirmed, and he begins his journey back to Montana. Meanwhile, his wife, Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer), endures a traumatic assault during her train journey but defends herself, leading to her temporary imprisonment. A compassionate British couple later clears her name, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil. The episode concludes with a tense cliffhanger involving Teonna Rainwater’s (Aminah Nieves) group, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the next installment.