After the long wait of two years, the famous and hit series of 2019, The Righteous Gemstones, is going to be back next year. Fans are eagerly waiting for the adventures experienced by the Gemstone family to protect their vast empire.
Here is some information you need to know about the Gemstone family.
Danny McBride is the creator of the black comedy crime TV series that got premiered on 18th August 2019 on HBO.
J. David Brightbill and S. Scott Clackum are the producers of the American series.
The Righteous Gemstones has completed its single-season successfully, with a total number of nine episodes.
What Is the Plotline of the Series the Righteous Gemstones?
The story of the series revolves around a family of Televangelists and megachurch pastors. The Gemstone Salvation Center is led by widowed patriarch Eli Gemstone. Eli and his children, Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin, run the Gemstone Salvation Center and live an opulent life. Their work is funded by the tithing of the congregation.
Thus they expand their network of the megachurch. During their journey of expansion of their work, they make many enemies like Rev. John Wesley Seasons. The expansion of their work reconnects them with the estranged brother-in-law of Eli named “Baby” Billy Freeman. They wanted Baby Bill to handle and lead the newest church open by them.
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The first season of the show also focuses on a blackmail plot against Jesse. The group of blackmailers is a trio of masked people who threatens Jesse to expose the videos of his corrupted private life. This setup was plotted by the estranged son of Jesse, named Gideon.
In the new season, the Gemstones will probably experience threats from outsiders from both the past and the present. Their goal will be the destruction of the empire of the Gemstone family.
When Will The Righteous Gemstones 2 Be Released On Its Original Network?
HBO has given the first view of the second season of the hit comedy The Righteous Gemstones. Along with the trailer and some new images featuring some of the star cast, HBO has also teased the audience about the premiere date. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 will make its debut on HBO. It will stream on HBO Max starting from Sunday, 9th January 2022.
The next chapter will consist of nine episodes featuring many old stars. Some new stars will also be mixed with the recurring ones. The series also got renewed for the third season in October 2021. After the delay for two years due to the pandemic, the second is all set to rock.
What Are the Names of the Characters Involved in the Series the Righteous Gemstones?
- Jesse Gemstone, played by Danny McBride, is the oldest son of Eli and the associate pastor of the Gemstone Salvation Center. On one hand, he is a faithful father and husband, and on the other hand, he also hides his arrogant and crude personality. He shows his debauched lifestyle only in front of his gang of friends and subordinates.
- Dr Eli Gemstone, played by John Goodman, is the patriarch of the Gemstone family and the lead pastor of the Gemstone Salvation Center. He has lost his wife, Aimee-Leigh, thus a widower. He has lost his wife one year before the onset of the series. He is not as greedy and crude as his children and does give priority to his wealth and status.
- Kelvin Gemstone, played by Adam DeVine, is the youngest son of Eli and the youth pastor of the Gemstone Salvation Center. He is the most humble and genuine among the siblings but possesses low self-esteem. He shares his mansion with his friend, Keefe Chambers.
- Judy Gemstone, played by Edi Patterson, is the daughter of Eli. She is the middle child who is often underestimated by the family. She is prone to neurotic and psychopathic behaviour.
- Keefe Chambers, played by Tony Cavalero, is the roommate of Kelvin and a dim-witted ex-Satanist. He is employed as security at the Gemstone's church. According to Keefe, Kelvin is a spiritual leader.
- Amber Gemstone, played by Cassidy Freeman, is the supportive and loving wife of Jesse. She is unaware of the negative qualities of her husband.
- Gideon Gemstone, played by Skyler Gisondo, is the estranged eldest son of Jesse. He has moved away from his family to California to become a stunt performer. According to Jesse, this was an act of betrayal. He is also a skilled martial artist.
- “Baby” Billy Freeman, played by Walton Goggins, is the brother-in-law of Eli and the brother of Aimee-Leigh Gemstone. He is a faded star and a strong liar.
What Are the Ratings of the Series the Righteous Gemstones?
The Righteous Gemstones have received a satisfactory positive response from the audience and critics. The critical consensus of the website mentions that it has not won many new converts, but the fans of Danny McBride will find many things to praise the series. They can easily praise the darkly hilarious pews of the family too.
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The Righteous Gemstones has received a score of 75% on the Average Tomatometer. The average audience score is 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Righteous Gemstones has received a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on IMDb.
Where Can We Watch the Series the Righteous Gemstones?
You will find many websites over the Internet from where you can easily stream the series. The most common one is Amazon Prime. You can subscribe to the channel to stream it online. You can also buy or rent the episodes or seasons from there.
It is also available on Disney Hotstar. You can buy your plan accordingly to watch the series.
The show is also available on its original network HBO.
You can buy or rent the series from Google Play and Vudu.
You can also start your free trial on Hulu if you are new to it.
Conclusion
The Righteous Gemstone is all set to get released in 2022. The fans are waiting for it for two years, but due to the COVID-19, it got delayed. However, the wait is almost over now.
Preparations for the third season are also on their way. Until then, keep watching The Righteous Gemstone!
