The Path season 2 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "The Path," the Meyerist Movement faces a financial crisis with their tax-exempt status denied, compelling leaders Cal and Sarah to subtly pressure IRS employee Lisa Jackson, who was once helped by the Movement. Eddie Lane, haunted by paranoia and hallucinations, is hospitalized, struggling with his past in the Movement and rejecting Sarah's pleas to return. Cal confronts his leadership challenges and the costs of expansion, while Hawk and Noa deal with personal and familial conflicts. Sean grapples with paternity doubts about Mary's unborn child. Eddie, taking a crucial step in his healing journey, joins a support group for cult survivors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the Meyerist Movement's tax-exempt status denied?
The IRS denied the Movement's tax-exempt status, creating a critical financial situation for them.
What is Sarah Lane's Offset project about?
Sarah Lane's Offset project involves testing water in Clarksville, requiring funding she doesn't have.
Who is Lisa Jackson and how is she related to the Meyerist Movement?
Lisa Jackson, an IRS employee, was previously helped by the Meyerist Movement during a difficult time in her life.
Why is Eddie Lane hospitalized?
Eddie Lane is hospitalized due to a breakdown involving hallucinations and paranoia about being followed by Meyerists.
How does the Meyerist Movement try to influence Lisa Jackson?
Cal and Sarah subtly remind Lisa Jackson of how the Movement helped her in the past, hoping to influence her decision on their tax exemption application.
What does Sarah Lane want from Eddie in the hospital?
Sarah Lane urges Eddie to return to the Meyerist Movement for help, but he is resistant.
What challenges does Cal Roberts face as a leader?
Cal Roberts deals with hostility from displaced tenants and reflects on the heavy responsibility of leadership in the Movement.
What personal struggles do Noa and Hawk face?
Noa struggles with her mother's control, and Hawk grapples with his identity and the influence of his mother, Sarah Lane.
How does Sean react to the uncertainty about his unborn child's paternity?
Sean is conflicted but expresses his commitment to stay with Mary despite the uncertainty about their unborn child's paternity.
What significant step does Eddie take towards healing?
Eddie joins a support group for cult survivors, acknowledging his past and seeking healing.