Elkhorn, May 2, 2024, INSP, “The Stranglers”

Elkhorn, the INSP original series, returns with “The Stranglers,” offering viewers a glimpse into the life of Theodore Roosevelt, the iconic 26th President of the United States.

In this episode, airing on Thursday May 2, Roosevelt, played by Mason Beals, joins a posse of vigilantes after some of his new horses are stolen. The young Roosevelt, still reeling from the tragic deaths of his wife and mother, finds himself on a quest for justice. However, he learns a valuable lesson as the line between right and wrong blurs in the Wild West.

Jeff DuJardin portrays Marquis de Morès, a powerful figure in Roosevelt’s story. The episode looks at Roosevelt’s transformation from a grieving widower to the legendary “Cowboy President.” Roosevelt’s journey of self-discovery and resilience in the face of adversity sets the tone for the series.

Elkhorn chronicles Roosevelt’s defining years as a cowboy in the Badlands of the Dakota Territory during the 1880s. The series focuses on his struggles and triumphs as he establishes his ranch, battles outlaws, and hunts grizzly bears.

Elkhorn: The Stranglers airs Thursday May 2, 2024 on INSP at 9:00 pm ET.