The Good Lord Bird Season 1 Episode 5

Ep 5. Hiving the Bees

  • TVMA
  • November 1, 2020
  • 50 min
  • 8.0  (370)

The Good Lord Bird is a historical drama television series based on the novel of the same name by James McBride. The show follows the journey of Henry "Onion" Shackleford, a fictional enslaved boy, who becomes a member of the legendary abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.

Season 1, episode 5 of The Good Lord Bird is titled "Hiving the Bees" and takes place after the events of the previous episode, where Onion and John Brown narrowly escape a shootout with lawmen. As they flee, Onion accidentally shoots and kills a white man, which leaves the group with a prisoner and a moral dilemma.

The episode opens with Onion, John Brown, and his small band of followers reaching a safe house. Brown is determined to continue their mission of freeing enslaved people and is convinced that God is on their side. However, as tensions rise, Onion starts to question Brown's sanity and the true nature of their mission.

Meanwhile, freed slave Harriet Tubman (played by Zainab Jah) makes a surprise appearance, offering to help them reach their destination. However, Brown is suspicious of Tubman and believes her methods are too gentle for their cause.

As the group discusses their next move, they realize that their prisoner is a famous abolitionist and journalist, who they can use as a bargaining chip to gain more support for their cause. Brown orders Onion to keep the prisoner isolated and takes charge of the situation, causing Onion to feel even more disillusioned with their mission.

As the group makes their way towards their destination, they come across a beekeeper and decide to take a break. Brown uses the opportunity to talk to the beekeeper about his beliefs and mission, while Onion tries to communicate with the prisoner but is met with hostility.

The episode ends with the group continuing their journey, but tensions between Onion and Brown rising. The true nature of Brown's mission is starting to become clearer to Onion, and he must decide whether to stay loyal to Brown or follow his own conscience.

Overall, "Hiving the Bees" is a tense and thought-provoking episode that explores the complex morality of the characters and the true motivations behind their actions. The strong performances of the cast and the stunning cinematography make this episode a must-watch for fans of historical dramas.

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  • First Aired
    November 1, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    50 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (370)