Billy the Kid Season 3 is about to hit its most interesting arc yet and fans can hardly stay calm. Episode 5, titled “Breaking the Shackles,” will be released on October 26, 2025, and it might just be the episode that is full of punches.
If you find yourself thinking about what could be next for Billy after being held captive alive by Garrett in the previous episode, then here is all you would need to know about Season 3 Episode 5, from its release date to cast and more.
Billy the Kid Season 3 Episode 5 release date and plot
If you’ve been following Billy the Kid Season 3, you know the story has been getting heated up faster than ever before. The next episode, “Breaking the Shackles,” will release on Sunday, October 26, 2025, on MGM+.
With this episode, things are about to get even more darker and even more dangerous. The official synopsis for Season 3 Episode 5 reads:
“As Garrett doggedly searches the New Mexico Territory, savagely interrogating Billy’s friends and supporters, their silence gives him the opportunity to stay one step ahead of the determined pursuit, while Emily digs deeper into her father’s affairs.”
With this synopsis, things get very clear. It is obvious that Billy’s luck is running behind, and Episode 5 could redefine every relationship that has been built so far.
Streaming details and subscription plans for the MGM+ show
MGM+ is the official streaming service you should ideally watch Billy the Kid, Season 3, Episode 5 on. The episode will stream exclusively on the streaming service at $6.99 per month, or take up an annual plan of $4.92 per month.
MGM+ also has a seven-day free trial, perfect for anyone who does not want to pay instantly. You can also stream Episode 5 through other platforms that have MGM+like DIRECTV or Sling TV.
For Amazon Prime members, MGM+ can also be added as an additional channel for $6.99 per month, with a free seven-day trial too.
The cast and more about Billy the Kid Season 3
One of the best parts of Billy the Kid Season 3 is Tom Blyth as Billy. Then we have Alex Roe as Sheriff Pat Garrett, where we see his utmost obsession with Billy, and his determination to capture Billy is pushing both of them to their limits. Their cat-and-mouse game is what has made the episode stand out so far this season.
Daniel Webber returns as Jesse Evans, now as a friend and an ally to Billy, as seen in Episode 3. The relationship between the two feels fragile yet unbreakable, which is why fans love them together.
And of course, Nuria Vega is Dulcinea del Tobosco, whose love for Billy gives the story an edge against all of the ongoing turmoil. After Episode 4’s ending, it is clear that Episode 5 will test every alliance and possibly change the course of Billy’s fate forever.
Billy the Kid Season 3 keeps proving why it’s one of MGM+’s most gripping Western dramas. With Episode 5 releasing on October 26, 2025, fans can expect intense confrontations and moral choices left to be made.
Every second feels like a ticking clock. If you have been waiting for the season’s turning point, this is the episode you can’t miss.
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