‘The Purge’ Season 1 Episode 3 ‘The Urge To Purge’ Recap: Give In

At some point in our lives, we can not help but give in to our desires. While the chaos brought about by The Purge continues, Totalitarian America’s Elite continue their party in the Stanton Mansion. Meanwhile, the blue school bus goes about its route, sending its passengers to their deaths. Also, in an unexpected place, bloodshed occurs.

In this week’s episode of The Purge, Penelope (Jessica Garza) prepares herself for The Giving. While this happens, Rick (Colin Woodell) and Jenna (Hannah Emily Anderson) successfully close their business deal, but it comes with consequences. Elsewhere, Jane’s (Amanda Warren) plans seemingly fail, but she discovers something far worse.

Consequences

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After a disturbing encounter with Lila (Lili Simmons), Jenna finally makes her way back to the party. Shortly after Jenna reunites with Rick, Albert Stanton (Reed Diamond) calls for him in his office, prompting the start of their deal negotiations. However, Albert also calls Jenna before they began. Eventually, they come to acceptable terms of an agreement, so they celebrate. Unfortunately, Albert’s idea of celebration involved killing a man who used to work for him. Rick and Jenna decline to participate, so Albert kills the man in front of the couple.

Once they leave the office, Rick comforts Jenna. Jenna tries to leave the mansion, but Rick calms her down. As he went to get refreshments, Lila swoops in and takes Jenna away with her. When Rick returns, he could not find either of them in the scene.

Promotion

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After making a final phone call, Jane announces that their business deal is closed in their favor. While the team celebrates, Jane anxiously checks her phone to see Bracka’s (AzMarie Livingston) progress. In the middle of the team’s celebration, David Ryker (William Baldwin) gives the team a call, congratulating them. He answers to a doorbell ring, but to Jane’s disappointment; he comes back. The call ends, and the team continues their celebration.

Moments later, Jane notices that Alison (Jessica Miesel) and Mark Cantoff (Adam Stephenson) disappear from the crowd, so she decides to look for them. After a few minutes of searching, Jane finds Alison in a room, stabbing Mark on the chest using a scissor. Jane kneels down in horror as she checked on Mark, who was dead. Disturbingly, Alison asks Jane about the promotion.

Late Rescue

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Pete The Cop (Dominic Fumusa) finally agrees to help Miguel (Gabriel Chavarria) in exchange for Miguel’s car. While Miguel follows the direction Pete gave him, Good Leader Tavis (Fiona Dourif) asks Penelope to provide words of encouragement to her companions. Eventually, Tavis announces that it is Penelope’s turn to give. Meanwhile, two journalists who are covering the events offer Miguel a ride, saying that Pete sent them.

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Miguel was too late by the time he reached the bus. Before he enters the bus, Miguel confronts Tavis. When he notices that Penelope was not there, he goes back outside to talk to Tavis, who tells him that a group of people dressed as nuns took Penelope. These were the same people who pointed him to the bus’ direction. Now, Miguel had to find a car and follow The Nuns before the night ends.

Mysterious Savior

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A masked man in a police uniform enters the house that several purgers ransacked. The man kills both of them and then rescues the house owner, a woman. As they leave the house, the man lets the woman enter his van then they drive away from the neighborhood.

The Purge continues on Tuesday, September 25th, with ‘Release The Beast’ at 10/9c on the USA Network.