The fourth and final season of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones is here, bringing with it a mix of dirty humor, sweet pathos, anduproarious antics from the televangelist clan. Despite ending things on a happy note in its third season, the show finds new ways to drum up comedy and heart in this latest installment.
The standout player of the show’s home stretch is a capuchin monkey named Dr. Watson, whose service-animal talents are almost as great as his devotion to misfortune-prone BJ Barnes (Tim Baltz). The show charts the Gemstones’ crazy and combative ways with insecurity, jealousy, ego, need, tragedy, and love.
Lori Milsap’s appearance brings new storylines, including a telethon in honor of Aimee-Leigh’s memory, which highlights Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin’s hilarious misadventures with jet packs. BJ expresses his masculinity through pole-dancing, while Jesse fumes over the failure of his “Prayer Pods.” Kelvin is nominated for “Top Christ Following Man of the Year,” a title that pokes fun at Jesse’s tendency to add unnecessary ‘s’ to words.
As the season progresses, Judy copes with BJ’s unfortunate circumstances and growing bond with Dr. Watson, while Baby Billy fixates on stardom and plans a TV show about Teen Jesus. The show is full of inspired performers, including Walton Goggins as the wild-card highlight.
Throughout its four seasons, The Righteous Gemstones has found empathy for its flawed characters, who despite their transgressions are sincerely dedicated to Christ. The show balances satire and celebration, poking fun at the Gemstones’ flaws while maintaining their basic humanity.
The final season is a fitting finale that explores themes of self-discovery, love, and family. It’s a comedy about unrepentant hucksters who buy what they’re selling or are shown the light through their misadventures. The Righteous Gemstones has always been a show about finding salvation in unexpected places, making it both satire and celebration.
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