Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Righteous Gemstones season 4, episode 6!
Lori Milsap’s ex-husband Cobb is the biggest addition toThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4’s “Interlude IV” episode, and here is what happened to him and why he may show up again. The Milsap family has been one of the primary focuses ofThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, withLori being set up as the show’s antagonist. Before continuing the modern-day storyline, however,The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 has jumped back in time to give a bit more context about Lori’s backstory.
The Righteous Gemstoneshas had a series-long trend of featuring “Interlude” episodes,with these flashback episodes focusing on the Gemstones throughout the generations. These “Interlude” episodes often give context to thenew characters in eachThe Righteous Gemstonesseason, something that holds true in season 4. “Interlude IV” gives a lot more screentime to Lori Milsap, highlighting her relationship with the Gemstones as well as a new character: Cobb.
Michael Rooker’s Casting Hints Cobb Is Still Alive In The Righteous Gemstones' Present Timeline
Since The Show Makes Him Look Younger
“Interlude IV” focuses on the failing marriage between Lori and Michael Rooker’s Cobb, with things escalating immensely by the end of the episode. As it turns out, Cobb is the one who robbed the Gemstones,stealing Elijah Gemstone’s golden Bible. Cobb has seemingly disappeared after this robbery, although there has been no explanation as to where he went.
Since Cobb didn’t die in “Interlude IV,” it is possible that he could appear again in season 4.“Interlude IV” gives Michael Rooker a wig to make him look younger, and it would be weird to de-age the actor ifThe Righteous Gemstonesdidn’t also want him playing an older version of his character. Cobb’s storyline isn’t resolved by the end of “Interlude IV,” meaning that it wouldn’t be surprising to see him return again inThe Righteous Gemstones' final season.
Is Cobb The One Responsible For Lori’s Ex-Boyfriends' Deaths & Disappearances?
Or Is Lori Doing It?
The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 5set up a major mystery, revealing that someone has been killing Lori’s ex-boyfriends. A mysterious figure has also threatened Eli and Lori, and Cobb is a major suspect. If Cobb is still alive, he could be seeking revenge on his ex-wife, with him wiping out the men she has been with.
“Interlude IV” also gives an odd amount of screentime to alligators. Cobb owns a reptile farm, with the alligators being one of the biggest attractions. The ominous shots of the alligators that are sprinkled throughout the episode could mean that Cobb has been feeding his victims to them, further explaining the killings inThe Righteous Gemstonesseason4.
