Captain Owen Strand travels to Los Angeles to confront his estranged father, Walter Strand, who is nearing the end of his life. This journey is fueled by decades of unresolved anger and the weight of painful childhood memories.
In the Season 3, Episode 16 installment titled " Shift-Less ," the narrative explores deep-seated familial trauma and the complexities of father-son reconciliation through two parallel journeys. Owen’s Confrontation in Los Angeles [S3E16] Shift-Less
: While Judd hopes the manual labor and quiet of the ranch will teach Wyatt discipline, their time together reveals Wyatt’s underlying frustration over the years of fathering he missed. Captain Owen Strand travels to Los Angeles to
: The two are put to the test when a rattlesnake spooks their horses, leading to a serious fall for Judd. Without cell service, Wyatt is forced to step up and use the skills he’s just begun to learn to save his father’s life. Owen’s Confrontation in Los Angeles : While Judd
: Owen discovers that Walter has a second, loving family, which initially deepens his resentment.