The final season of Billy the Kid on MGM+ continues its dramatic march toward the inevitable showdown between the legendary outlaw and Sheriff Pat Garrett. The third episode, titled “Take Your Medicine,” premiered on October 12, 2025, and delivers a pivotal blow that sets Billy on a determined path of vengeance.
Where and When to Watch
Billy the Kid Season 3 Episode 3, “Take Your Medicine,” released on Sunday, October 12, 2025. New episodes air weekly every Sunday on the MGM+ channel.
The episode is available to stream exclusively on MGM+. Access requires an active subscription to the service, which is priced at $6.99 per month. The platform also offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. MGM+ is available as a standalone app or as an add-on channel through services like Amazon Prime Video.
What Happened in “Take Your Medicine”
The episode centers on the escalating conflict between Billy and Sheriff Garrett. According to the official synopsis, Pat Garrett launches another surprise attack on Billy. This assault has a profound personal cost for the outlaw, resulting in the death of a trusted friend and ally.
This loss forces Billy to make a decisive move, compelling him to seek revenge against Garrett directly. Meanwhile, the episode also follows Emily Walz, who makes a calculated decision to reconcile with her father, Edgar Walz, by asking him for help. This storyline adds another layer of family and alliance to the season’s narrative.
After another surprise attack from Garrett, Billy loses a trusted friend, forcing him to seek revenge while Emily makes a calculated decision to reconcile with her father by asking for help.
While the series is based on the real-life American outlaw Henry McCarty, famously known as Billy the Kid, it takes creative liberties in its storytelling. The show blends historical events with fictionalized character arcs and relationships to build a dramatic narrative leading to Billy’s final days.
The Cast Bringing the Story to Life
The series features a core cast that brings the final chapter of this Western saga to life. The key actors appearing in Season 3 include:
- Tom Blyth as Billy the Kid
- Alex Roe as Sheriff Pat Garrett
- Daniel Webber as Jesse Evans, Billy’s long-time friend
- Nuria Vega as Dulcinea del Tobosco, Billy’s love interest
- David Cubitt as Thomas Catron
The season also introduces several guest stars, including Hannah Galway as Emily Walz, whose character plays a significant role in the third episode.
The Final Season Storyline
Season 3 of Billy the Kid serves as the concluding chapter of the series. The story picks up after the Lincoln County War, with Billy the Kid still on the run and a bounty on his head. Sheriff Pat Garrett is determined to capture him, dead or alive.
This season explores Billy’s internal conflict between escaping New Mexico to start a new life with his love, Dulcinea, and staying to settle his unfinished business with Garrett, whom he views as a betrayer. The season promises to build toward the historic, bloody final confrontation between the two iconic figures.
How to Catch Up on the Series
For viewers new to the series or those wishing to rewatch previous episodes, the entire first season of Billy the Kid is available to stream for free on MGM+. All episodes from the first two seasons are also available on the platform for subscribers. The final season, which premiered on September 28, 2025, will run for a total of eight episodes, concluding in November 2025.
The show is created and written entirely by Michael Hirst and is produced by MGM+ Studios and Amblin Television, the company founded by Steven Spielberg.
