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Season 4 – 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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Critics Consensus

The Righteous Gemstones takes a bow with plenty of heavenly inspiration left in the tank, delivering a riotous final season that goes out on a holy high note.

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Ben Travers

indieWire

To say [Walton Goggins] goes out on a heavenly high is like saying Michael Jordan played a decent final game for the Bulls.

Rated: A-

Mar 10, 2025

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Jack Hamilton

Slate

Season 4 opens with a striking, stand-alone episode that I won’t spoil other than to say that it’s probably the most ambitious half-hour that the show has ever undertaken.

Mar 10, 2025

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Dylan Roth

Observer

Though reliably raunchy, this fourth and final season is light on the drama, mystery and madcap action that have made the Gemstones a stand-out.

Mar 8, 2025

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Johnny Loftus

Decider

The fourth and final season of Gemstones is sure to offer an additional Lord’s bounty of laughs in the course of following whatever creative path Danny McBride has concocted to conclude its run.

Mar 10, 2025

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Howard Waldstein

CBR

The Righteous Gemstones rounds out of trilogy of fantastic comedies from Danny McBride and Jody Hill.

Rated: 9/10

Mar 7, 2025

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Garrett Martin

Paste Magazine

Even if McBride and his regular collaborators Jody Hill and David Gordon Green return to HBO with another Carolina-set comedy within the next few years, I don’t know if we’ll see another show as wonderful as The Righteous Gemstones anytime soon.

Rated: 9/10

Mar 6, 2025

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Scott R

Great start with the prelude to the gemstones. The tale of the golden bible will mean more now with this hellacious back story. Great acting, and dark humor. That makes Danny McBride’s style and writing humorous but with heart and emotion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/25

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Kelly S

Season 4 Episode 1 was ambitious and well directed. You get to see the origins of their evangelical empire in a fitting departure from the original seasons. Don't worry though, it looks as if the slapstick raunchy comedy we all know and love will be back soon enough.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/25

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Brent S

Awesome set up for the final season! Very powerful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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Ann G

I cringed when viewing the inordinate amount of slapstick in a season 4 trailer... However, episode 1 was a welcomed surprise! McBride's writing is a gift.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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Luke M

This episode was a huge waste of time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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Wishington S

Episode one was not only amazing, but it showed how the gemstones began. A first generation Gemstone, briefly shows how sinful, maniacal, dirty, and also thankful for their life. Bradley Cooper gives an Emmy performance. 🎭 Danny McBride, shows that he doesn’t have to be outrageous on every episode. Which is beautiful to watch his work. I look forward to seeing a picture of the first Gemstone generation on the wall in one of their houses in an upcoming episode

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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Jesse Gemstone

John Goodman

Eli Gemstone

Adam DeVine

Kelvin Gemstone

Edi Patterson

Judy Gemstone

Cassidy Freeman

Amber Gemstone

Episode 1

Aired Mar 9, 2025

Prelude

In 1862, a young scoundrel named Gemstone joins ranks with the Confederates as a preacher, but a case of divine intervention changes the sinner's path for good.

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Episode 2

Aired Mar 10, 2025