The episode’s central twist identifies the unassuming (Christina Ricci) as Laurel Gates , the long-lost descendant of Jericho’s founding family. Her plan is fueled by a centuries-old vendetta: to resurrect Joseph Crackstone , a fanatical pilgrim leader, and wipe out all "outcasts."
The visual of Crackstone rising is a highlight for fans of dark fantasy. His power is formidable, nearly killing Wednesday until the spirit of her ancestor, Goody Addams , heals her, signaling a passing of the torch. Wednesday Season 1 - Episode 8
A brief shot shows Tyler transforming in the back of a police van, suggesting his story—and his connection to Wednesday—is far from over. a fanatical pilgrim leader