Frontier Season 1 Episode 4 Wolves
- November 27, 2016
- 44 min
In Frontier season 1 episode 4, titled "Wolves", the tension between Declan Harp and Lord Benton continues to grow as both men pursue their personal vendettas. Meanwhile, Michael Smyth becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of deception as he helps Hudson Bay Company representative Samuel Grant negotiate with the Cree people.
As the episode opens, we see Declan and his group of fur trappers on the hunt for a pack of wolves that have been terrorizing their camp. Though Declan is focused on this task, it's clear that his thoughts are never far from his feud with Lord Benton, who he continues to plan revenge against.
Meanwhile, Michael Smyth is still working with Samuel Grant to secure a key trade deal with the Cree. However, as he spends more time around Grant and his associates, he realizes that there may be more at stake than just the trade agreement. The episode also introduces a new character, an Irishman named McTaggart who joins the HBC and brings with him a new set of skills and a complicated past.
As the episode unfolds, tensions continue to rise between Declan and Lord Benton as each man makes his move. There are several intense confrontations between them, both verbal and physical, and we begin to see the true depths of their bitterness toward one another.
Meanwhile, Michael finds himself caught in the middle of a dangerous game of lies and deception, as he struggles to balance his loyalty to the HBC with his own moral compass. He also discovers some alarming information about Grant's true motives, which threatens to upend the entire trade deal.
There are some truly gut-wrenching moments in this episode, particularly as we see the impact of the wolf attacks on the fur trappers' camp, and the lengths to which Declan will go to protect his people. We also get a glimpse into his complicated past, including the loss of his wife and child, which adds depth and nuance to his character.
Overall, "Wolves" is a tense and emotional installment of Frontier, with plenty of drama and action to keep viewers engaged. As the season enters its second half, the stakes are getting higher and the conflicts more intense, and it's clear that there are no easy solutions to any of the problems facing these characters.