The Wild Wild West season 2 episode 21 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

James West and Artemus Gordon encounter mysterious newspapers predicting their friend's death and other events before they happen. Investigating leads them to Mr. Braine, who plans to create global chaos to establish a new world order under his control. Using ingenuity and courage, they thwart Braine's scheme to replace world leaders with impostors, preventing a world crisis. The episode concludes with West and Gordon back on their train, humorously reflecting on their adventurous lives.

Full Episode S02E21 Recap

### Scene: The Mysterious Newspaper - James West and Artemus Gordon are on a train discussing a newspaper article predicting the death of their friend, Almeric, during a performance in Watertown—a day before it's supposed to happen. - They decide to attend Almeric's performance to see if they can prevent the predicted tragedy. ### Scene: Almeric's Performance - During the performance, Almeric dies just as the newspaper had predicted, leaving West and Gordon puzzled about the cause and the person behind the mysterious newspaper. ### Scene: The Next Prediction - West and Gordon receive another newspaper predicting the death of Colonel Royce Arnette. They split up to prevent it, with West visiting Colonel Arnette and Gordon searching for the print shop that printed the newspapers. ### Scene: Colonel Arnette's Home - Despite West's efforts, Colonel Arnette dies as predicted. West and Gordon conclude that the newspapers are part of a larger scheme by an unknown adversary. ### Scene: The Print Shop - Gordon locates the print shop and discovers a clue leading them to Voulee, a tarot card reader in Washington, D.C. ### Scene: Voulee's Tarot Reading - West visits Voulee for a reading, but it's revealed to be a trap set by the mastermind behind the predictions, Mr. Braine. ### Scene: Mr. Braine's Introduction - Mr. Braine introduces himself to West and reveals his plan to create chaos in the world to rebuild it under his control. He offers West a position in his new world order. ### Scene: The Ultimate Decision - Braine forces West to make an impossible choice to prove his loyalty. The situation is defused by Gordon, who had disguised himself as one of Braine's men. ### Scene: The Showdown - West and Gordon discover Braine's plan to replace world leaders with impostors to initiate global conflict. They thwart the plan, saving the world from Braine's machinations. ### Scene: Back on the Train - The episode ends with West and Gordon back on their train, reflecting on their adventure and joking with some ladies about their "boring" jobs as international jewel thieves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who predicted Almeric's death?

A mysterious newspaper predicted Almeric's death before it happened.

How did Colonel Royce Arnette die?

Colonel Royce Arnette died from a pistol wound received while cleaning his French dueling pistol.

Who is behind the mysterious newspapers?

Mr. Braine is the mastermind behind the mysterious newspapers.

What is Mr. Braine's ultimate goal?

Mr. Braine's goal is to create chaos in the world to rebuild it under his control, with himself as the leader.

How do West and Gordon prevent Mr. Braine's plan?

West and Gordon uncover Mr. Braine's plan to replace world leaders with impostors and thwart his scheme.

Who is Voulee?

Voulee is a tarot card reader involved in Mr. Braine's scheme.

What choice does Mr. Braine force upon West?

Mr. Braine forces West to choose between joining him or the death of a girl, as a test of loyalty.

How does the episode end?

The episode ends with West and Gordon back on their train, joking about their jobs as international jewel thieves.

What method does Mr. Braine use to make his predictions?

Mr. Braine uses a small print shop to create newspapers that predict future events.

How do West and Gordon find Mr. Braine?

West and Gordon find Mr. Braine by following a clue found at the print shop leading them to Voulee.

What is the significance of the duel pistols sent to Colonel Arnette?

The duel pistols sent to Colonel Arnette are part of Mr. Braine's plan to fulfill the newspaper's prediction of his death.

How do West and Gordon disguise themselves to infiltrate Mr. Braine's operation?

Gordon disguises himself as one of Mr. Braine's men to infiltrate the operation and help West.

What does Mr. Braine offer James West?

Mr. Braine offers James West the position of heading his secret service in the new world order he plans to establish.

How do West and Gordon escape from Mr. Braine's trap?

West and Gordon escape from Mr. Braine's trap by outsmarting him and his team, using their skills and teamwork.

What lesson do West and Gordon learn from their adventure?

While the FAQ format does not typically include lessons learned, it can be inferred that West and Gordon learn about the dangers of power and control, and the importance of thwarting plans that threaten global peace.

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