Wynonna Earp fans were thrilled to witness the return of Melanie Scrofano’s character, the bold gunslinger, in the Tubi special Wynonna Earp: Vengeance.
This special picks up the storyline where the TV series left off, pulling Wynonna and Doc Holliday, played by Tim Rozon, back to the eerie town of Purgatory. Their return is triggered by a figure rising from Hell, intent on seeking revenge on Wynonna.
This threat does not only affect her, but also her family, including her sister Waverly (Dom Provost-Chalkley), her wife Nicole Haught (Kat Barrell), who is the Deputy Sheriff of Purgatory, and Wynonna and Doc’s daughter, Alice.
The mystery surrounding this new threat and its deep connection to Wynonna gradually unfolds, hinting at future Wynonna Earp adventures.
The special begins with a shocking scene where the demonic Mina, portrayed by Karen Knox, attacks Wynonna’s close friend, Mercedes Gardner (Dani Kind), and Randy Nedley (Greg Lawson), Purgatory’s former sheriff.
In a gruesome moment, Mina dismembers Mercedes and arranges her body parts to spell out “Earp,” marking the transition into the title sequence.
Mina’s cruel streak continues as she breaks Nicole’s finger and steals her wedding ring. She briefly possesses Waverly and summons terrifying Hellhounds during the Hunger Moon. These creatures will hunt Wynonna’s family to avenge Mina’s time in Hell.
Still from the show (Tubi)
Mina’s backstory reveals that she was once Wynonna’s social worker when Wynonna was sent to a boarding home after shooting her father.
Though Mina initially wanted to help Wynonna, she ultimately abandoned her, leaving her institutionalized. During that time, Wynonna had begun a summoning ritual with other girls.
When Mina went to investigate the barn where the ritual took place, a demon appeared, dragging Mina down to Hell.
Amidst the action and chaos, the emotional depth of Wynonna Earp: Vengeance stands out. The special showcases heartfelt moments between the characters, such as Wynonna and Doc sharing their fears about their daughter Alice’s safety and their doubts about their future together.
Doc expresses his desire to build a home for the family, assuring Wynonna that he is committed to her and their daughter. Likewise, Nicole and Waverly share a touching conversation.
Nicole feels Waverly is stuck in Purgatory, while Waverly reveals that the Black Badge Division has reached out for her help. Despite these concerns, Waverly reassures Nicole of her love and hints at possibly starting a family together.
In her battle against demons, Wynonna has relied on Peacemaker, the revolver passed down from her ancestor Wyatt Earp. However, in Vengeance, this relationship takes an unexpected turn. While her companions fend off Hellhounds, Wynonna faces Mina in Hell.
She confronts her former mentor, vowing to torment her endlessly as payback. After firing multiple shots from Peacemaker, Mina grabs the weapon, which is what Wynonna had hoped for.
Using a magical artifact, Wynonna traps both Mina and Peacemaker, and Waverly and Nicole rescue her just in time. This marks a significant moment, as Peacemaker, Wynonna’s signature weapon, is lost.
The special also introduces Lafferty (Andrew Bushell), a former Black Badge agent, who initially appears to help Wynonna and Doc.
However, his true identity is soon revealed when Doc exposes him as a fraud. In a final showdown, Doc, true to his reputation as the best gunfighter, takes down Lafferty and his men, but sustains a fatal injury.
He dies in Wynonna’s arms, and she later buries him, along with Mina and Peacemaker, on the land where Doc had planned to build their home. Waverly accepts a position with Black Badge, while Wynonna becomes Nicole’s deputy in Purgatory. As the special closes, they prepare to chase down a werewolf.
Emily Andras, the showrunner, has expressed her excitement about continuing the Wynonna Earp story. In an interview with TV Insider, she mentioned, “I’m ready to go if every fan watches it 200 times and keeps making noise. I have so many stories left to tell.”
With the upcoming Audible series Wynonna Earp: Tales from Purgatory set to find events before Vengeance, it seems the journey is far from over. Wynonna Earp: Vengeance is available for streaming on Tubi.
Still from the show (Tubi)
Wynonna’s journey in Wynonna Earp: Vengeance pushes both her physical and emotional limits, and it’s not just about demon-hunting. The special adds layers to Wynonna’s story by finding the personal challenges she faces. She has always been a fearless warrior, wielding Peacemaker to fight against supernatural threats.
However, Vengeance highlights her internal struggles as a mother and a protector, particularly her fear of putting her daughter Alice in danger because of her enemies.
Wynonna’s conversation with Doc shows a more vulnerable side, where she admits her doubts about motherhood and her concern that the monsters from her past will come after Alice.
Doc’s support and willingness to build a future with her is one of the emotional anchors of the special. His dream of a peaceful life, symbolized by the patch of land he talks about, contrasts with the violent reality they constantly face.
This conflict reaches its heartbreaking climax when Doc, in a final act of heroism, takes down Lafferty but pays the ultimate price. His death is a poignant reminder that no one in this world is invincible, not even the best gunfighter in the West.
On the other hand, Waverly and Nicole’s relationship remains a source of warmth and stability. Nicole’s concern for Waverly’s well-being shows how much she wants a life outside the constant danger of Purgatory.
Yet, Waverly’s decision to work with Black Badge complicates their plans for the future, adding tension but also showing their deep commitment to one another.
The ultimate game of social media, strategy, and gameplay is back! Players enter either as themselves or play the game as someone else. With many surprises and unexpected turns, The Circle Season 7 is here.
This time, the show is filmed in Atlanta, and fans are already hooked. The first four episodes have been released, and a lot has already happened!
Hosted by Michelle Buteau, The Circle has been a hit reality show on Netflix since 2020. Players live in their own apartments and can only talk to each other through the app, The Circle.
They play games, send direct messages, and block other players, all with the goal of staying in the game to win a grand prize of $100,000.
When Did ‘The Circle’ Season 7 Start Streaming?
The Circle Season 7 premiered its first four episodes on Wednesday, September 11th, on Netflix. New episodes are released every Wednesday, with the finale set for October 2nd.
Where Can You Watch ‘The Circle’ Season 7?
The Circle is a Netflix-exclusive series. There are a few subscription options: the basic plan with ads costs $6.99 per month, the standard plan without ads costs $15.49, and the premium plan costs $22.99 monthly.
As usual, players in Season 7 either play as themselves or as catfish, pretending to be someone else. Their success depends on how well they play their roles.
The first episode introduced four contestants: Debora “Deb” Levy, who pretends to be Rachel, Kevin Fernandez (aka K-Fern) as himself, Darian Holt as himself, and JoJo and Nicky Scarlotta, who pretend to be Gianna, JoJo’s girlfriend.
The Circle chat opened for these four, and they quickly started bonding over their Staten Island connections.
The twins (pretending to be Gianna) and Deb quickly bonded over Ralph’s Famous Italian Ice from Staten Island. K-Fern felt a connection with Darian, who said he loves tequila. K-Fern plays a lifeguard in the game, but in real life, he’s an alcohol salesman.
Still from the show (Netflix)
More Players Enter The Circle
Three new players joined the game soon after: Heather Richardson as Andy Glass (from the band We Came As Romans), Jadejha Edwards as herself, and Savannah Miller, who plays as herself with her dog Samson. With these three additions, the full group chat opened.
First Game: Risky Quizness
The first game, Risky Quizness, tested the players with spicy questions. The answers revealed a lot about the players. Darian caused drama by saying he wouldn’t save a dog from a lake.
He later explained that he can’t swim, but the damage was done. Kevin helped Darian smooth things over by offering swimming lessons in a private chat.
After the game, two alliances formed: a Staten Island alliance between Gianna (aka the twins) and Rachel (aka Deb) and a “bros” alliance between Kevin, Darian, and Andy (aka Heather).
Player Ratings and Influencers
As is custom in The Circle, players rated each other. The top two players became Influencers with special powers. In last place was Gianna (aka the twins), followed by Rachel (aka Deb), Darian, Kevin, and Jadejha. Andy (aka Heather) came in first, and Savannah took second, making them the first Influencers.
The Influencers had the power to block a player. After discussing their options, they decided to block Gianna (aka the twins). However, a twist came into play: Gianna activated Disruptor Mode, making her immune from blocking and placing a target on Andy (aka Heather) and Savannah.
More Twists and New Players
Just when things started to calm down, new players joined the game. Madelyn Rusinyak, an educational staffer and OnlyFans model, entered as herself. Garret Cailouet, a cat dad who lives in West Hollywood, also joined, playing as himself. He shared that he catfished as a straight man until he was 21.
Before the new players joined, the original players played a game called Throwback Thirsty. They posted their steamiest photos, and the others rated them. The two new players, Madelyn and Garret, secretly watched this game.
Still from the show (Netflix)
Another Round of Disruption
Alert! The Circle offered the disruptor power again. Darian, Kevin, and Rachel (aka Deb) all tried to claim it. Kevin got the power and invited Darian and Gianna to a welcome party for the new players. Those not invited were “buffered,” meaning they couldn’t participate.
Second Rating Results
With nine players now in the game, the second round of ratings took place. Madelyn and Garret could rate but not be rated. Savannah came in last, followed by Andy (aka Heather) and Rachel (aka Deb), then Jadejha and Darian. The top two players and new Influencers were Kevin and Gianna (aka the twins).
Kevin and Gianna made the decision to block Savannah, sending her home as the first official player to leave the game. Savannah chose to visit Kevin in person before leaving and spilled some tea about Rachel (aka Deb) talking behind his back.
More Disruptions Ahead?
Before the next round of blocking, The Circle introduced a twist: two players would become disruptors and swap profiles until the next blocking. Rachel (aka Deb) and Madelyn earned the power and switched profiles. Now, Rachel (who was pretending to be a Gen Z girl) had to play as an OnlyFans model, while Madelyn took over Rachel’s profile.
With alliances forming and breaking quickly, it’s clear that The Circle Season 7 will be full of surprises. Kevin and Gianna (aka the twins) are now the main competitors, with players in the middle holding the power to decide the game’s direction.
