: Joe holds Rick and Jenna at his makeshift "courtroom" in Thomas Paine High School. He forces Jenna to shoot Rick to save herself, though the gun is revealed to be empty as a cruel psychological ploy.
Reviewers from Den of Geek and Vulture praised the episode for its "ticking clock" urgency and timely social commentary. While some felt Miguel’s season-long search was "redundant," the final payoff for the Betancourt and Betancourt siblings provided a solid emotional anchor. The Purge Episode 10 Review: A Nation Reborn - Den of Geek : Joe holds Rick and Jenna at his
: The story jumps forward to show the aftermath. Jenna has moved to France with her baby, away from the American madness. : Penelope uses a loose screw to stab
: Penelope uses a loose screw to stab Joe in the eye—one of the season's goriest moments—allowing the captives to flee. Miguel intervenes. The Purge siren sounds
: Miguel and Pete the Cop fight their way into the school, using Joe's own explosives against attackers. In the chaos, Rick is shot and killed by a surviving guard, leaving a grieving Jenna to escape.
: Just as Joe prepares to execute Penelope, Miguel intervenes. The Purge siren sounds, marking the end of the legal slaughter. Ending Explained
In a subversion of Joe’s "law-abiding" persona, Miguel shoots him twice and kicks him into a pool after the siren has already sounded.