The Odyssey: A Warrior King's Homecoming Episode 10

Episode 10 · 51 episodes · Odysseus, Penelope, Periboea

Episode 10 recap

The Minister of the Treasury inspects Odysseus's note and gives Telemachus a heavy sack filled with gold coins. Telemachus returns to the palace courtyard holding the bag behind his back. A woman in green scolds him, but Penelope shields her son. Telemachus explains that he went to the treasury as Odysseus instructed. The family mocks them both. Telemachus then empties the bag, pouring a mountain of gold coins across the floor before the shocked household.

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Episode 10 scene by scene

00:00: The Royal Treasury Honors the Note
The Minister of the Treasury verifies the note Telemachus brings from Odysseus. Obeying the king's order, the official directs an attendant to bring out a heavy sack filled with gold coins and hands it over to the young boy.
00:18: Telemachus Returns to the Banquet
Telemachus runs back into the palace courtyard hiding the heavy sack behind his back. The woman in a green dress scolds him for sneaking around and threatens to spank him, but Penelope steps forward and protects her son.
00:46: Accusations of Lying at Court
Telemachus tells the room that he visited the Royal Treasury just as his father instructed. The gathered relatives and guests burst into laughter. They mock the boy and accuse both Telemachus and Odysseus of making up lies.
01:12: A Mountain of Gold Coins
Telemachus overturns the heavy sack right in the middle of the hall. A massive pile of gold coins spills across the floor before the guests. The entire room falls silent in shock while Odysseus watches his son with pride.

Key lines from episode 10

“Then we have no choice but to obey the king's wishes.”
Minister of the Treasury · Said when the treasury official verifies Odysseus's note brought by young Telemachus.

“Here you go. My most humble regards to your father.”
Minister of the Treasury · Said as the treasury official hands the heavy sack of gold to Telemachus.

“I went to give that note to the man at the Royal Treasury, like Father said I should.”
Telemachus · Said to the family after returning to the courtyard with the hidden sack.

“That's impossible. Now you're lying, just like your father.”
Woman in green dress · Said to Telemachus when he claims he visited the royal treasury vault.

“It's true, and my father's not a liar. I can show you!”
Telemachus · Said right before Telemachus turns the heavy sack over onto the floor.

How episode 10 ends

Telemachus overturns the sack and pours a massive mound of gold coins onto the banquet floor. Penelope, Periboea, and the guests stare at the gleaming wealth in total astonishment, while Odysseus watches quietly. How will Penelope's arrogant family react now that Odysseus's royal order has brought real gold straight into their home?