The first episode of "Preacher" has effectively set the pace for the new AMC show, which has been kickstarted with several action scenes and exploding holy men that include none other than Tom Cruise! But has Dominic Cooper's Jesse Custer bonded with Genesis? And will he have to fight the men who are after Genesis in "Preacher" Episode 2?
Who Is Jesse Custer?
In the "Preacher" premiere episode (via ComicBook), Jesse Custer struggles with his new career as the preacher in Annville, Texas, where his past keeps catching up with him. A young boy knows about his secret and tries to convince Jesse Custer to "hurt" his father Donnie, who is abusing his wife. Jesse Custer tries to talk to Donnie's wife Betsy, but she refuses to tell Sheriff Root about the abuse. In retaliation, Donnie attacks Jesse Custer in a bar, but the preacher gets some unexpected help from a mysterious Irish stranger.
The question on everybody's mind... #Preacher pic.twitter.com/EjAbChwauO
— PREACHER (@PreacherAMC) May 23, 2016
Cassidy Jumps Into Action
The "Preacher" premiere episode also introduces Cassidy, the Irish vampire from Garth Ennis' comic books who is on the run from ... someone. Cassidy ends up in a bar with Jesse Custer, who he helps in beating up Donnie and his gang. As a result, they both end up in a jail cell but not before a strange exchange that may tie them together in future "Preacher"episodes.
#ThatMomentWhen you realize your new friends aren't new friends. #Preacher pic.twitter.com/q47GTs1hn5 — PREACHER (@PreacherAMC) May 23, 2016
Tulip's Little "Project"
Tulip O'Hare towered over the "Preacher" pilot episode, as she single-handedly takes on men twice her size and gets the help of two children to create a bazooka. Tulip's exchange with Jesse Custer also hinted on more action in the future, especially now that Genesis has found Jesse in his church.
Did Tom Cruise Just Explode?
The "Preacher" pilot showed how Genesis tries on a few holy men for size, but none of them seemed to be able to handle its power. One of these hapless preachers turned out to be Tom Cruise, who is seen exploding in a news report in the bar. But who are the two men after Genesis? The promo for "Preacher" Episode 2 hints on more action and Jesse Custer trying to be good. "Preacher" Episode 2 will air on AMC on May 29.
