Kings

Previously on Kings ...

Some ministry positions have recently opened,

and I'm offering one to someone in name only.

I think you two will enjoy working together.

He came in a few hours ago. Count's bad and fever climbing.

Why do I ever leave?

I'm happy when I'm here.

What is it?

The cost.

The bloody King of Carmel, Vesper Abedon.

I'm the only one who ever tells you the truth.

God gave us this land!

Not even Silas can take it away.

- What's gonna happen to my brother? - He committed treason.

He saved Michelle.

Which is why he lives... to stand trial.

Don't talk to me anymore. Don't talk to any of us.

Looks like someone's ready for Judgment day.

Quite a crowd gathered today at unity hall.

Of the thousands of cases submitted, the committee has chosen just ten.

All wait to hear the final decision.

Judgment day.

Bigger crowd every year.

Everyone wants an old-school lord and master.

Cutting a few babies in half. Your healthcare suit...

don't get your hopes up. Just a warning.

You work for the ministry of information.

No good word for your sister?

Katrina Ghent isn't interested in good words.

She found the case dreary.

Right. Since when do you let anyone else's opinion win out?

Since I started listening to him.

Whereas...

we made law where there was none,

we mined justice from sand...

Whereas

we have courts,

civil and criminal,

presided over by a tribunal of judges

who all apply good law with

study,

intelligence,

and compassion.

In the case of State versus Ethan Shepherd,

we have reviewed all evidence and are prepared to impart our decision.

Will the defense please come?

A system of appeals insures

justice decreed is justice deserved.

And today...

the last recourse

for those of you who feel themselves denied fair address

of grievance...

ten cases here selected.

I alone will adjudicate, divine wisdom my only counsel.

And my gavel sound only after my words

correct what is not right.

Whereas...

Chancellor.

First case.

Watson versus Colfair.

Second case,

Milton versus the city of Arcadia.

Ethan Shepherd,

you know the severity of the charges.

Your please stands?

It does.

Not guilty, your honor.

Then, for the record, the charges against you...

The congregation of the Silent Prayer versus Reverend Ephram Samuels.

Margolis versus Hopewell.

Seven sisters Brothel versus Carter.

One count of fomenting dissent by means of physical violence.

On two counts of reckless disregard for human life.

One count of unlawful use of a firearm.

And the tenth and final case...

The township of Sela

versus Nayar.

And the final charge...

One count of high treason against the crown of Gilboa.

And on all charges

we find the defendant, Ethan Shepherd, guilty.

We will reconvene in 48 hours for sentencing.

Tonight, we celebrate, and tomorrow at eight bells,

Judgment day begins.

- We have sacrificed too much already. - I'll make a please to the King.

- I swear I'll do anything I have to. - I don't need you.

God will save me.

I'll fix this.

Don't worry. I will fix this!

Winston.

Thank you.

- Make do with your egg whites. - Eggs without yolks. Sacrilege.

Prometheus on the rock gave better breakfast.

I can't get through to your father.

- I'll do anything. - Judgment day.

- Everyone waits on his schedule. - My brother can't wait.

He's being sentenced tomorrow.

Look, I know Ethan let you be taken hostage.

It may not put him in your favor, but I have to ask.

I'll do what I can. Believe me.

I have to.

- You can't let this stand. - I don't intend to.

I'm gonna sneak a couple of these in my pocket.

David's brother has been found guilty.

- And rightly so. - David will suffer for this.

You have to weigh in.

- It's Judgment day. - Why's David even a subject ?

His family harbored a traitor. He should be exiled.

Sir, five till. A full boardroom waits.

I'm due at the ministry. I'll walk with you.

I need to clear my mind.

Am I denied all pleasures this morning?

You've had plenty.

- Try a spelt muffin. - I'd rather starve.

Shepherd's brother.

We'll find something.

Hate Judgment day. More mess every year.

I like it.

Each envelope contains a unit of hope.

More envelopes... more hope.

More envelopes, more hopes denied.

- Some of us hold on to hope. - Boyden, Klotz.

Wider path, please.

The King approaches.

You're never gonna tell her you love her.

- I will. - When?

Tomorrow. End of Judgment day.

Let's judge.

The court calls Watson versus Colfair.

Gentlemen.

- A matter of pig. - Hog, Sir.

My stud hog services were appropriated without payment or consent.

Your hog wandered onto my land. What was given, given naturally.

How'd I rule in the last case involving livestock?

Found for the cow, Sir.

I feel the crux of this case can be made clear by its only witness.

Chancellor...

Let me see the pig...

Hog.

A case dropped out of Judgment day.

We'll need an alternate.

Call my sister, offer her an audience. Perhaps I was too quick denying her.

Generous and polite. I'm lucky to have you for a boss.

You have no idea.

Just do as I say when I say, and we'll both have our due.

Is cook prepared for table tonight?

With a mind to the King's satisfaction. Broiled salmon, tomatoes, capers, wine.

- Cook swears the cream won't be missed. - I applaud cook's optimism.

At last, on dessert.

Andrew is allergic to eggs.

Andrew?

- Cross? I thought he was... - In exile. He was. Back tonight.

And my nephew will be welcome to table by all.

Hello dad.

Andrew.

I didn't hear you come in.

Why didn't you tell me you came?

Didn't wanna bother you.

Welcome home, son.

Every man's entitled to pride of country and his livelihood.

Medallion restored as well as full ownership of said cab.

Your own boss now, Sir.

- Drive carefully. - Thank you.

Chancellor,

You keep your King waiting on pork.

At last word, approaching city limits.

Move it forward. I'm of a mind to judge.

- David Shepherd did request a moment. - Yes, the right time.

Captain David Shepherd!

- Sir... - I submit to you...

Captain David Shepherd, a hero well-known.

But unknown

is his bravery in the crisis at port Prosperity.

I know your brother.

But I cannot publicly overturn a court's ruling on treason.

- Sir, I beg for clemency. - Not even for your sake.

But I will hear none speak ill of you for his.

The medal of valor.

Our highest order offered.

Given four times ever.

Now five.

His brother's convicted of treason and Shepherd gets a medal.

Where do we stand with the new tenth case?

Your sister's set to present as we speak. I'm due in chambers.

Go.

And keep Michelle talking.

That's cruel...

my father thinking a strip of tin will make up for your brother.

- He can't show favor. - He's King.

He can have cats called dogs if he wanted.

But he doesn't want to help you because he can't intercede

in a lower court decision without looking weak.

But if the case were presented before him...

Call for Judgment day,

for example...

How could that help?

That's the whole reason for today.

The kinder he is, the more they love him.

If you can get your brother in there, my father can show the mercy he feels.

But it... it's too late. I mean, the case is already chosen.