In , titled " Release the Beast ," the narrative centers on characters being pushed out of their safe zones and forced to confront the violent reality of Purge Night.
: A mysterious man in an iron mask, Joe, continues driving through the city. He stops to help people in distress but becomes visibly distraught when he finds a couple who were murdered in a way that violates his personal code of how the Purge should be conducted. Ep4 "Release the Beast" -- Discussion Thread : r/ThePurgeTV [S1E4] Release the Beast
: At the high-society NFFA party, the love triangle between Rick, Jenna, and Lila intensifies. Flashbacks reveal that a previous sexual encounter between the three caused deep marital rifts. As the night progresses, the party's host, Mr. Stanton, begins a ritualistic event that signals things are about to get significantly more vicious. In , titled " Release the Beast ,"
: After witnessing the brutal actions of her coworker at the office, Jane realizes she cannot stay in the skyscraper. She decides to head out into the dangerous city streets and eventually encounters a group known as the Matron Saints , who provide protection for women during the Purge. Ep4 "Release the Beast" -- Discussion Thread :
: Miguel continues his desperate search for his sister, Penelope. He hitches a ride with a man named Rex "The Cowboy," only to discover that Rex is a "collector" who delivers victims to the Carnival of Flesh . Penelope herself ends up on the auction block at this grotesque carnival and is ultimately "bought" for $2,000 by someone she recognizes.