Finally recovered enough to honor appointments , he remains wary of Hearst's long-term moves.
Originally aired on April 10, 2005, the episode explores the intensifying corruption and violence as outside corporate interests begin to swallow the camp. [S2E6] Something Very Expensive
: A new schoolteacher arrives in camp, providing a rare moment of optimism for Merrick. Meanwhile, an influx of Chinese labor creates new tensions for Mr. Wu. Key Characters & Conflicts Primary Conflict Al Swearengen Finally recovered enough to honor appointments , he
Left devastated and terrified by the carnage in her establishment. Meanwhile, an influx of Chinese labor creates new
: The episode highlights how the "expensive" transition from a lawless camp to a corporate-owned town involves the sacrifice of personal agency and human lives.
The episode's title refers to the high price of political and personal maneuvering in the lawless camp. Major plot lines include:
: Through Wolcott, the show illustrates how the wealth represented by George Hearst treats people as disposable resources .