Ep 3. The Possibilities

In Preacher season 1 episode 3, titled "The Possibilities," Jesse Custer continues to grapple with the newfound power he possesses – the ability to make people do exactly what he commands them to do. He struggles with the morality of using this power, and what the implications could be for those around him.

Meanwhile, we see a deeper glimpse into the life of Cassidy, the Irish vampire who has found himself in a small town in Texas. He is reckless and unpredictable, but ultimately seems to have a good heart. We also meet Emily, the young woman who works at the local church and seems to have a bit of a crush on Jesse. She has an interesting backstory, and the episode begins to shed some light on her character development.

The episode takes a dark turn when a group of men arrive in town, looking for a young girl named Tracy Loach. Tracy had a terrible accident, leaving her in a coma. Her mother, desperate to find a way to cure her daughter, had contacted a quack doctor who promised her that he could perform a miracle and wake Tracy from her coma. However, the "miracle" was nothing more than the doctor using a creature called a "Seraphim" to possess Tracy's body and try to heal her.

The Seraphim, a being from heaven, leaves Tracy's body but possesses her mother instead. Tracy's mother is able to perform miracles and heal people in a very real way, but quickly becomes overwhelmed with the power and goes on a dangerous rampage. The Seraphim ultimately proves to be too much for her, and she spirals out of control.

Jesse steps in to try to stop her, using his newfound power to try to convince the Seraphim to leave her body. However, he quickly realizes that he may not be able to control this power as easily as he thought. He struggles to find the right words to use, and we see that his power has unintended and potentially dangerous consequences.

Overall, Preacher season 1 episode 3 is a dark and interesting look at the moral implications of possessing supernatural abilities. It also delves into some interesting character development for side characters like Cassidy and Emily. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to see what happens next.