Behind Us, A Cliff

Behind Us, A Cliff is the second episode of 1883: The episode aired on December 19, 2021.
==Outline==
Thomas and Shea recruit James and some local cowboys to corral a herd of cattle. As they begin their journey, the caravan is confronted with some of the many dangers they will face along the way.
==Summary==
In a flashback to 1862, James is comforted by General George Meade following the Confederate loss at the Battle of Antietam. In the present, Shea, James, and Thomas prepare for the journey west. Shea hires two cowboys, Wade and Ennis, and purchases cattle. As the wagon train departs, tensions rise between the Americans and the immigrants, as interpreter Josef struggles to keep his group in line with Shea's perceived harsh decisions. A group of riders approach the wagon train, resulting in a confrontation caused by Claire throwing a rock at the leader. A shootout ensues, leaving Mary Abel and some immigrants dead. Shea, Thomas, James, and Josef team up with Jim Courtright to track down the killers. Claire commits suicide and the group continues west.
==Cast==
===Main Cast===
*Sam Elliott as Shea Brennan
*Tim McGraw as James Dutton
*Faith Hill as Margaret Dutton
*Isabel May as Elsa Dutton
*LaMonica Garrett as Thomas
*Marc Rissmann as Josef
*Audie Rick as John Dutton Sr.
*Eric Nelsen as Ennis
*James Landry Hébert as Wade
===Special Guest Star===
*Tom Hanks as Gen. George Meade
===Guest Cast===
*Billy Bob Thornton as Marshal Jim Courtright
===Recurring Cast===
*Dawn Olivieri as Claire Dutton
*Alex Fine as Grady
*Gratiela Brancusi as Noemi
*Anna Fiamora as Risa
*Stephanie Nur as Melodi
*Emma Malouff as Mary Abel Dutton
*Sacha Seberg as Darius
*Neal Kodinsky as Valtin
*Jordan Walker Ross as Mikel
*Amanda Jaros as Alina
*Josef Bette as Ravi
*Malcolm Stephenson as Nikolai
*Joey Olglesby as Clide Barker
*Beau Smith as Abner Reese
*Cameron McDonald as Sul
*Courtney Herbst as Smilte
*Ross Coleman as Boden
*Rachel Heptner as Wichte
*Juaqine Real as Felix
*Roderick Fryer as Andy
*Rob Mello as Yuri
*Liubov Balynska as Sorina
*Eric Bear as Daniel
==Episode Deaths==
*Mary Abel Dutton - Shot by Clyde Barker and his Gang
*Clyde Barker - Shot by Marshal Jim Courtright
*Claire Dutton - Suicide
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==References==
Category:1883 Episodes