Mark Sheppard as the enigmatic showman, Hagan. Soundtrack Highlights

While Abby and Hoyt are out of town, takes center stage. Using the town’s Founders Day celebration as a smokescreen, she disrupts the existing balance of power. This episode marks a significant turning point for her character, as Kate officially joins "Team Abby," signaling that the law—or at least Kate’s version of it—is starting to lean in Abby's favor. Shadows from the Past

At Hagan’s, Nathaniel Hagan (played by Mark Sheppard) collapses after appearing to be poisoned. Kate suspects cyanide in his "elixir," leading to a tense standoff with Teresa Davidson , Tom’s mother, who seems to be pulling more strings than anyone realized. Key Cast and Crew for S01E04 Director: Sheelin Choksey Writers: Nicki Renna, Mia Katherine Iverson, and Grace Ding

Katherine McNamara (Abby Walker), Matt Barr (Hoyt Rawlins), and Katie Findlay (Kate Carver)

The Dust Settles in Independence: A Deep Dive into Walker Independence S01E04