The Season 2 premiere of Marshals has finally shed light on one of the most devastating moments from the first season. As Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) races against time to rescue his son, the episode's closing moments deliver a shocking revelation: Tom Weaver (Chris Mulkey) was the mastermind behind the barn fire that led to the heartbreaking death of Garrett "Double G" Garvey (Riley Green).
In the episode titled "All Hat No Cattle," Andrea (Ash Santos) pieces together the truth after Weaver's arrest. It turns out that Weaver, the former Wall Street mogul turned aspiring cowboy, ordered his men to set the fire at East Camp as part of a calculated scheme to demoralize Kayce and force him to sell the last piece of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. The plan was to make Kayce feel overwhelmed and incapable of managing the land on his own, pushing him toward a sale. While the strategy might have worked on paper, the Duttons are notoriously stubborn, and Weaver's desperation eventually led him to kidnap Tate (Brecken Merrill).
But the collateral damage of Weaver's scheme was the sudden and tragic death of Garrett, a former SEAL brother to Kayce and Cal (Logan Marshall-Green). Garrett had come to Montana seeking a fresh start, hoping to escape the PTSD that had haunted him since their time overseas. He had found a new sense of purpose and even a surprising romance with Andrea, making his loss all the more devastating for everyone who knew him.
The revelation that Weaver was directly responsible for Garrett's death transforms him into an even more sinister antagonist. Having already sent his own daughter, Dolly (Ellyn Jameson), to her demise, Weaver's actions now carry a deeper weight. This twist suggests that Marshals may be positioning Weaver as a long-term nemesis for Kayce, even after his apparent defeat in the premiere. The show seems to be setting the stage for a prolonged and personal conflict.
Season 1 of Marshals received mixed reactions from fans, with some feeling that the series hadn't quite found its footing. The procedural format, while a better fit for Kayce than for someone like Beth Dutton, still had its share of uneven episodes. Weaver's role as the "big bad" felt somewhat underdeveloped, and the land-grabbing plotline echoed too closely to the original Yellowstone narrative. However, by resolving this thread and clarifying the circumstances around Garrett's death, the show may be ready to move forward with more confidence.
Garrett was a compelling character who connected Kayce and Cal to their military past, and his loss will likely continue to resonate. The series has already hinted at exploring the lingering trauma of both men, and fans are hoping for more flashbacks or appearances from other SEAL brothers, such as Cade McPherson (Jake McLaughlin), who was introduced in Yellowstone. Until then, Garrett's brief but impactful presence will have to sustain the emotional weight of the story.
As Marshals continues to unfold, the fallout from Weaver's actions promises to drive Kayce's journey forward. With the truth now out in the open, the stakes are higher than ever, and the show seems poised to deliver the kind of gripping drama that fans have been waiting for. Tune in Sundays on CBS or stream the next day on Paramount+ to see how this saga unfolds.
