Quincannon Becomes a True Believer (South Will Rise Again)

How great is that scene? It’s perfect, especially since Odin Quincannon had pissed (literally) on the Green Acre contract earlier.

So Jesse Custer makes a deal with Quincannon – if Odin is convinced that God exists and becomes a true believer, then Jesse gets to keep his church. Using the power of Genesis, Jesse becomes somewhat like a superstar in Annville, and he actually believes that Odin has become a Christian.

And then Odin agrees to meet with the Green Acre representatives. And he agrees to make a deal with them. It seems too perfect for the mayor, if I may say so. Odin actually has a change of heart, which fell in line with his newfound faith.

So you can guess the surprise when he guns down the Green Acre guys. It seems only natural to him. And that is because he has found faith. Not in the Christian god, but in the Meat God.

Jackie Earle Haley plays that scene to perfection! And Odin reveals that Genesis is like a genie in a bottle – you must always be careful (and specify exactly) what you wish for.