The Way – Season 1 Episode 3 Recap, Review & Ending Explained

Episode 3

Episode 3 of The Way opens with Elaine hosting a big party at her home. She and her husband and his friends are enjoying themselves, cracking some Welsh jokes. Suddenly, the news on the screen catches Elaine’s attention. It’s about the lockdown in Wales and the concern about people migrating to other parts of the United Kingdom.

Elaine is worried, but her husband isn’t concerned at all. Then, a news flash reports that the Driscolls are terrorists and fugitives trying to flee the country. The Welsh government is asking for help from people near the borders of Wales to provide any information about the Driscolls, especially Owen, whom they see as someone who is the mastermind of the unrest in Wales.

How does Elaine help the Driscolls?

Even though the Driscolls have escaped Wales, their problems still persist. Welsh organizations continue their manhunt, leaving the Driscolls with no options. Finally, the Driscolls contact Elaine, who is shattered by the news about them. She agrees to help, which is a relief for the Driscolls as they finally have a place to stay outside Wales.

Elaine and her husband take good care of them. Philips then brings Rhys to Elaine’s place. Unfortunately, the Driscolls have to leave Elaine’s place because every bank card related to the Driscolls family is being monitored. Philips has swiped his card at a nearby shop, so the Welsh manhunt party surely would’ve their locations by now.

As they leave, Elaine’s husband, who has been adamant about not helping, puts his life in danger and helps the Driscoll family reach the refugee camp. He takes them on a lifeboat and travels through a channel, where they finally reach the campsite. Other Welsh refugees take them in, help them get cleaned up, and, more importantly, make sure their identity isn’t revealed. They understand Welsh manhunters are on their way.

Why does a fight break out between Geoff and Glynn?

After entering the campsite, the Driscolls find a safe spot to stay. Geoff is relaxed, but when Glynn arrives, a fight breaks out between Glynn and Geoff. Glynn has the upper hand, and no other camp member steps in to contain the fight.

Glynn accuses Geoff of being a snitch who has been exposing their locations to the authorities. Right in front of all the other campers, Glynn tells them that Geoff is connected to the corporations who are trying to close the factory.

Geoff, ashamed, doesn’t deny the allegations. He just puts his head down in shame, and his expression is enough for everyone to know that Geoff is the snitch. Fortunately for them, Geoff has no chance of exposing their location to the authorities at the refugee camp. When asked about his reasons, Geoff explains that there is no benefit in letting the old factory dictate their lives.

He wanted the town to progress towards globalization and to secure jobs that would sustain them. However, he is ashamed that in that process, he lost the faith of some of his most trusted people, his fellow factory workers. Geoff was planning to ensure that all the factory workers would get a job in the office that would replace the factory. Everyone is touched by Geoff’s thoughts about them.

But the question remains: why didn’t he tell them about his plan? Geoff explains that this is why he was against the strike, but the union disagreed. He also tells Glynn that the actions of the committee have brought the union to the point of no return.

With the internet being cut off, they have no way to voice their opinions; no one can hear what they say. If the workers return today, they will be seen as losers who gave up in front of the corporations.

What happens to Driscolls?

The respite is short-lived as the camp is soon overrun by the Welsh manhunters who announce that they will only pick up Owen and no Welsh worker will be harmed. Geoff enters the conversation, trying to save his son. He attempts to play an emotional card, saying the Welsh shouldn’t harm other Welsh people, but the manhunters are not convinced.

They finally present an offer: either they will take Owen, or they will arrest everyone in the camp. Soon, Akela, the leader of the Welsh workers, steps in. He says that Owen will not be handed over to the authorities, and the campers will ensure that Owen is safe.

The campers also suggest that the Driscolls should leave the site using the boat at once. However, Owen is not willing to leave like a coward. He plans to stay and fight for what is right.

The Episode Review

Season 1 of The Way takes us on an overwhelming journey into the world of workers, shedding light on unseen global issues. From an artistic standpoint, the series did reasonably well, but its strongest suit was its realism. Every character felt authentic, like someone we might encounter in our daily lives.

However, the acting was a letdown, especially from Callum Howells in the lead role of Owen. Additionally, the sound design was lacking, with harsh bass that could be unpleasant when using earphones.

Despite these flaws, if you’re a fan of political dramas, The Way is worth a watch. Its compelling story keeps you engaged from start to finish.