Let me tell you about a show that’s got the kind of storytelling that’ll make your heart race. "Hunted" is a brand-new scripted fiction podcast brought to you by Endeavor Audio and the legendary Law & Order producer, Dick Wolf. Now, here’s what makes it special: it’s told from the perspective of Deputy Marshal Emily Barnes, a character played with fierce determination by none other than Parker Posey. This series dives deep into the world of the U.S. Marshals, who are tasked with capturing some of the most dangerous fugitives in the country. Imagine this: four hardened criminals escape from a maximum-security prison, and it’s up to Deputy Marshal Emily Barnes to track them down in what could be one of the most perilous manhunts in U.S. history.
Deputy Barnes Goes Rogue
In the last episode, we saw Deputy Barnes in hot water for not playing by the rules. Her superior laid it on the line: “I’ve been watching you, Barnes. Ever since that officer was killed, you’ve been keeping your head down. You’re not communicating with the team, and you’re trying to handle this all by yourself—and it’s not working.” But that didn’t stop her. When the team received a tip-off about the fugitives being spotted at an RV park in New Mexico, Deputy Barnes ignored orders and booked a flight to investigate. Now, that’s gutsy.
On the Scene: Deputy Barnes Fights for Her Place
Once she arrived at the RV park, Deputy Barnes was told she wasn’t on the list of authorized authorities. But she wasn’t about to let some paperwork get in the way. She stood her ground, saying, “You really want to hold this up for some paperwork? I know these perps better than anyone here. This is your operation, Deputy, but it’s my case.” And guess what? She managed to convince the Deputy to let her join the raid. That’s the kind of tenacity we’re talking about.
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Episode "Psalm 19": The Heat is On
The latest episode, titled “Psalm 19,” kicks off with the fugitives—Hughes, Ruiz, Campbell, and Machado—hiding out in an RV, discussing their escape and plotting their next move. When Ruiz and Campbell venture out, they spot cop cars racing by and realize they’ve been found out. The news hits Hughes and Machado, and Machado decides it’s time to step out of the RV. Deputy Barnes, watching with binoculars, announces, “Door just opened. It’s Machado.” She’s got a positive ID and the tension is building.
When the police order them to come out with their hands up, Machado declares he won’t go down without a fight. Hughes tries to reason with him, saying, “Machado, no more killing. This isn’t what this is about. We’ve already taken three lives. That’s enough.” Machado agrees to surrender, but as he steps out of the RV, he opens fire before ultimately being taken down. The chaos is palpable.
The Aftermath: Hughes and the Others
Deputy Barnes joins the SWAT team to move in on Hughes in the RV, only to find that he’s already taken his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Meanwhile, Ruiz and Campbell hole up in a bar, watching the breaking news of the raid. Campbell tries to convince Ruiz to head to Mexico, saying, “Mexico, that’s our only option, man. Do you want your girlfriend and kid to watch you get shot up on the news? Or visit you on death row? We cross the border, we survive, we lay low. Do that, and you get a chance to see them again.” It’s a desperate situation, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
So, what happens next? Tune in to “Hunted” and let us know what you think in the comments below. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.
