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Jacob's Pass

Log line: Determined to secure her last ten outstanding debts, relentless loan shark Shay Anders embarks on a risky journey to acquire the necessary funds for her ambitious project, Jacob's Pass. Along the way, she struggles to resist tempting deals, ultimately jeopardizing her primary objective of connecting a new railway to the renowned AT & SF Railroad, as she navigates the world of finance, land, labor, and steel.

Synopsis: In the gritty town of Grand Oak, New Mexico, set in the Wild West of 1880, Shay Anders, a fearless and enigmatic young woman, becomes the catalyst for a chain of events that will define the first season of the show. Infamous for her unmatched tenacity, Shay's sole mission is to collect her remaining ten debts, though her attempts to avoid entangling herself in further deals prove futile. Her ultimate ambition is to purchase the land, labor, and steel necessary for Jacob's Pass, a visionary project that aims to connect a new railway to the esteemed AT&SF Railroad.

 

Spanning an expansive five-thousand-acre stretch from the Fray Cristobal Mountains to the Rio Grande River, Jacob's Pass promises to be the gateway to the Rio Grande and the final passage through the perilous Lava Fields to the north. Unbeknownst to Shay, her coveted land harbors a valuable coal deposit, coveted by the Schenker family who have illicitly occupied it. As the story unfolds, profound revelations about Shay's past and her idiosyncrasies regarding beautiful but untouched dresses gradually come to light, alongside her ongoing struggle against relentless assassins.

 

Navigating the treacherous landscape, Shay finds solace and protection in the unbreakable bond shared by The Four Deadly Girls — Jess Henshaw from England, Sky Taylor, Katie Simmons, and Beth Johnson from the USA. These highly skilled and deadly women have undergone rigorous training and now stand as formidable opponents proficient in various forms of combat, from pistols and rifles to knives and bows. However, beneath their deadly exteriors lie individuals experiencing the complexities of love, jealousy, hatred, honor, and occasional bouts of both bitterness and allure. As the four deadliest girls on Earth, they rely on their unity to ward off constant threats, often aided by the presence of Bat Masterson , Sheriff Anders, and Ben Thompson himself.

 

Throughout the season, viewers will unravel the depths of Shay's character and her motivations, exploring her mysterious departure from school and the origins of her business. Together with the audience, they will delve into the secrets that drive her relentless pursuit of debts, all while battling her attraction to extravagant dresses and navigating the perilous landscape filled with hired killers. In this tale of survival and empowerment, The Four Deadly Girls will prove that they are not only skilled warriors but also complex women, embodying a wide range of emotions, hormones, and desires.

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