Ep 5. Den of Lost Souls

In the fifth episode of Damnation's first season, titled "Den of Lost Souls," the small town of Holden, Iowa continues to be gripped by labor unrest and violence. As tensions rise, the Amish community seeks to stay neutral and keep themselves out of harm's way.

Meanwhile, Creeley Turner (played by Logan Marshall-Green) and his partner in crime, Bessie Louvin (played by Chasten Harmon), arrive in town to dig up some dirt on the town's power players. They quickly encounter the mysterious Pastor Seth Davenport (played by Killian Scott) and his wife Amelia (played by Sarah Jones), who are also working to bring about change for the town's hardworking citizens.

As Creeley and Bessie infiltrate a gathering at the den of local madam Connie Nunn (played by Melinda Page Hamilton), they stumble upon unexpected information that threatens to unravel everything they thought they knew about the Holden power structure. Meanwhile, tensions between the Amish and the non-Amish citizens escalate, leading to a harrowing confrontation with potentially deadly consequences.

With compelling performances and high stakes drama, "Den of Lost Souls" offers a tense and engaging entry in the first season of Damnation. The show's exploration of struggle and strife in rural America remains both timely and historically resonant, providing an engaging and thought-provoking viewing experience.