Into the Badlands Recap: “Dragonfly’s Last Dance”

Season: 3 / Episode: 7, Dragonfly’s Last Dance / AMC ***spoilers lurk in the forest below*** Let Them Eat Cake This episode begins with Minerva and Gaius working together to attack Baron Chau, a plan that Lydia does not like one bit. According to Lydia, heading into Baron Chau’s territory with such sparse forces is a “suicide mission.” It’s obvious the Widow and her minions are divided on the subject, even more so when the Sanctuary gets attacked by Butterflies and Bowlers. Led by Wren and Babyface Bowler, the blue coup comes in with gas masks and attitude. Apparently, Minerva isn’t much better than previous Barons, and they’re sick of fighting a war that isn’t theirs. With a wooden leg and a chip on her shoulder, Wren manages to do what no other group has done yet–catch Minerva off guard. It helps that Nate Moon is off site, and Lydia is hiding in the stables, though. Nathaniel arrives at the border of the Sanctuary and finds his troops slaughtered. He realizes it was an inside job and heads out into the Badlands to look for support. Emily Beecham as The Widow, Lewis Tan as Gaius – Into the Badlands _ Season 3, Episode 7 – Photo Credit: Aidan Monaghan/AMC The Guillotine On the river, Sunny and the River King try to come to an agreement that will benefit both of them. The River King gives Sunny a map to Museum Island and promises no harm will come from his men. As Bajie and Lily continue arguing like an old married couple, the River King confirms that Sunny’s memories of the…