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Season 2 – The Righteous Gemstones

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Well into the second generation of a grand televangelist tradition, the world-famous Gemstone family is living proof that worship pays dividends in all sizes. Patriarch Eli, the man most responsible for the tremendous success of the family's megachurch, is in mourning over the loss of his wife. Jesse, the eldest of the three grown Gemstone siblings, looks to lead in his father's footsteps, but finds his past sins jeopardizing the family ministry. Next in line comes middle sister Judy, who secretly lives with her fiancé and dreams of escaping the Gemstone compound. Rounding out the dysfunctional trio is pseudo-hipster Kelvin, the youngest of the preachers and a thorn in Jesse's side. As the family battles numerous threats to their renowned religious empire, they continue to spread the good word... and make a solid buck doing so.
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The Righteous Gemstones' second season can be as messy as its title characters, but it's hard to complain when the results are this uproariously funny.

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Alison Herman The Ringer Danny McBride’s latest masterpiece may be the best-looking comedy on TV. Jul 9, 2022 Full Review Doreen St. Felix The New Yorker Gemstones is brave, and I want it to explore rather than shy away from all that subtext—which is that straight white men are straight white men because the rest of us are not. Jan 19, 2022 Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire It's got the ideas, characters, and production values to match the outsized egos strutting through its story. Rated: B+ Jan 12, 2022 Full Review Cory Woodroof For the Win (USA Today) While the show continued to dig into each Gemstone offspring, the new season was at its best when it paved way for an unforgettable character study of John Goodman’s patriarch Eli. Dec 30, 2022 Full Review Valerie Ettenhofer Film School Rejects While fans of the show's first season will likely enjoy the second, its humor too often falls into the habit of reveling in the dumb, gross, and broadly obnoxious. Mar 30, 2022 Full Review Kaleena Rivera Pajiba It’s odd to think that a comedy that trafficks so heavily in sophomoric humor can also be filled with love. But that’s what McBride excels in: the ability to hold seemingly opposing natures in one entity at any given time. Mar 7, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicole Y This show makes me laugh so hard I have to rewind to see what I missed. McBride’s writing is so filthy and hilarious, delivered by best oddballs out there! Missing this show is just dumb. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review CC C Just keep watching. The characters evolve and it gets more and more demented and hilarious! Sometimes dark, sometimes a little serious.. but always entertaining! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Nick C Completely immersive I feel like a megachurch fanatic already Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review A S I really love the acting in this serie. The strange and over the top humor keeps you watching and want to see more. Weird/funny dialogues, weird or funny scenes and sometimes it all goes to far, but still I kept on watching. Well made, well done. Highly recommended. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Altered Q Toilet humor for people who are just going through puberty, and people who never grew a day after puberty. Unoriginal jokes with no effort, unlikable characters and actors. Only a few moments are saved by John Goodman and Walton Goggins. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/17/25 Full Review Tim R Started out ok, but it's turned into 15 hours of the same joke over and over again. It really hasn't evolved. Just the same dumb characters Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Danny McBride

Creator

Danny McBride

Jesse Gemstone

John Goodman

Eli Gemstone

Adam DeVine

Kelvin Gemstone

Edi Patterson

Judy Gemstone

Cassidy Freeman

Amber Gemstone

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 9, 2022 I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels As Jesse eyes a business opportunity with an Evangelical couple on the rise, the media cracks down on a fellow preacher; Eli reconnects with a figure from his mysterious past. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 9, 2022 After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come After doubling-down on their efforts to invest in Zion's Landing, Jesse and Amber scramble for the cash; Eli's attempts to dodge a big-city reporter spell doom for the Gemstones. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 16, 2022 For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies The Gemstone siblings seek to pull back the curtain on their father's past; Eli shares a hard truth, and Kelvin grapples with an unruly God Squad. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 23, 2022 As to How They Might Destroy Him Still reeling from their father's revelation, Kelvin and Jesse conspire to put Eli in his place; as BJ's baptism approaches, Judy clashes with her in-laws, while Baby Billy struggles with his own growing family. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 30, 2022 Interlude II Christmas, 1993; while Eli considers a tempting offer from an old friend, Baby Billy crashes the Gemstones' celebrations. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 6, 2022 Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God After surviving a harrowing attack, Jesse takes matters into his own hands; Eli attempts to make amends, while Kelvin struggles to control his flock. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 13, 2022 And Infants Shall Rule Over Them With Eli temporarily out of the picture, the Gemstone siblings are left to quarrel over who's in charge, until some wise words help pave a way forward; as Tiffany tracks down Baby Billy, Gideon faces his future. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 20, 2022 The Prayer of a Righteous Man As the dust settles back at the compound, Jesse, Kelvin, and Judy consider where they stand; Baby Billy reconnects with a figure from his past. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 27, 2022 I Will Tell of All Your Deeds While the Gemstones celebrate the launch of Zion's Landing, Baby Billy faces a chance to embrace fatherhood. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Danny McBride
Executive Producer
Danny McBride, Jody Hill, David Gordon Green, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley, Brandon James
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 9, 2022