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‘The Mighty Nein’ is rated TV-MA and is meant for viewers 17 or older

It seems nothing forges stronger alliances than a little time spent in prison together. Episode 3 of ‘The Mighty Nein’ ended with the main characters locked up as the primary suspects behind the Carnival carnage. If you recall, a freakish giant frog at the traveling carnival went rogue and began spitting strange green shards, transforming people into murderous monsters. The creature vanished with Toya, the young showgirl who trained it, while our heroes were promptly thrown in jail.

“You’re clearly some kind of a criminal gang. Now give me a name for the booking sheet”

Episode 4 of the show opens with a comical sequence of all six characters – Molly, Caleb, Jester, Beau, Nott, and Fjord – being interrogated by the authorities over the carnival violence. When asked if they’re part of a criminal ring, Jester even humors the interrogators and claims her ‘gang’ is called ‘The Sensual Seven’.

So, well, the primary focus of this edition is on the aftermath of the grisly deaths at the carnival. But more importantly, it’s in this chapter that the Mighty Nein finally become a gang of sorts, working together to find a way to break out of prison and clear their names. Part of their plan also includes finding and rescuing Toya from the creature, if she is still alive.

Meanwhile, Essek of the Kryn Empire continues scheming alongside Trent, and with a small circle of allies they work to unlock the full power of the Beacon. And honestly, halfway through yet another display of Trent’s sadism, I caught myself asking, “Can he just die already?” If the audience is rooting for the villain’s demise this early, it means they’re nailing the role.

While this episode isn’t as fast-paced, action-heavy, or brutally intense as the last, it’s still immensely entertaining, thanks to the sharp character moments that showcase the group’s evolving dynamics. An amusing example is Beau’s immediate superiority complex. She confidently assumes the others know nothing about the Cobalt Soul, the order she belongs to as a monk. Her surprise is priceless when Caleb casually begins listing detailed facts about it, revealing unexpected knowledge beneath his quiet exterior.

The episode wraps up with another shocking scene of crime, and a compelling cliffhanger that promises major consequences. Overall, it’s a thoroughly entertaining chapter of The Mighty Nein, and it feels like a true turning point as the characters finally begin to function as a real team.

Watch ‘The Mighty Nein’ on Prime Video.

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