Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Martin Sheen as Joseph Edwards Preview — Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2: Martin Sheen and Ally Sheedy Guest Star

Preview — Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2: Martin Sheen and Ally Sheedy Guest Star

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Ellis and Max’s partnership gets a new meaning during a Wild West adventure on Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, “Once a Con a Time in the West.”

They saddle up (on a horse) and get down (on the dance floor) when their latest case takes them to a family-owned ranch. Knowing that this show loves a theme, “Once a Con a Time in the West” could wind up giving Yellowstone vibes.

Wild Cards will follow its dynamic duo as they try to uncover who attempted to murder Paul, the family’s stud horse. In the process, it appears they will also uncover a dark family secret on their way to “good ole’ country justice.”

Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Giacomo Gianniotti as Detective Cole Ellis and Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell
Wild Cards — “Episode 202” — Pictured (L-R) : Giacomo Gianniotti as Detective Cole Ellis and Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell — Photo Credit: Justine Yeung/The CW — © 2025 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The promo video teases that Ally Sheedy is a part of said family.

That character makes sense because, as previously reported, Sheedy was announced to be playing Rose Pruett, “a tough, no-nonsense ranch owner.” 

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Meanwhile, “Once a Con a Time in the West” will also introduce Martin Sheen’s recurring role as Joseph Edwards, “the greatest conman of all time, who has a connection to Max and George.” Perhaps his arrival on Wild Cards has something to do with George telling Max, “You’ve gone soft, honey,” in the promo video. 

All that and likely more awaits Max and Ellis when Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, “Once a Con a Time in the West,” airs on Wednesday, February 15, on The CW.

Check out the photos and promo video below for a preview!

Episode description:

Max and Ellis saddle up for a wild west adventure as they track down the attempted murderer of a ranch family’s stud horse and uncover a dark family secret.

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Photos from Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2:
Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Martin Sheen as Joseph Edwards
Wild Cards — “Once a Con a Time in the West” — Pictured (L-R) : Martin Sheen as Joseph Edwards — Photo Credit: Justine Yeung/The CW — © 2025 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell
Wild Cards — “Once a Con a Time in the West” — Pictured (L-R) : Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell — Photo Credit: Justine Yeung/The CW — © 2025 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Martin Sheen
Wild Cards — “Episode 201” — Pictured (L-R) : Martin Sheen — Photo Credit: Jeff Weddell/The CW — © 2025 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Michael Xavier as Detective Simmons and Amy Goodmurphy as Detective Yates
Wild Cards — “Once a Con a Time in the West” — Pictured (L-R) : Michael Xavier as Detective Simmons and Amy Goodmurphy as Detective Yates — Photo Credit: Justine Yeung/The CW — © 2025 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Giacomo Gianniotti as Detective Cole Ellis and Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell
Wild Cards — “Once a Con a Time in the West” — Pictured (L-R) : Giacomo Gianniotti as Detective Cole Ellis and Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell — Photo Credit: Justine Yeung/The CW — © 2025 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell and Giacomo Gianiotti as Detective Cole Ellis
Wild Cards — “Once a Con a Time in the West” — Pictured (L-R) : Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell and Giacomo Gianiotti as Detective Cole Ellis — Photo Credit: Justine Yeung/The CW — © 2025 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Giacomo Gianniotti as Detective Cole Ellis and Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell
Wild Cards — “Episode 202” — Pictured (L-R) : Giacomo Gianniotti as Detective Cole Ellis and Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell — Photo Credit: Justine Yeung/The CW — © 2025 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 2, "Once a Con a Time in the West" -- Giacomo Gianniotti as Detective Cole Ellis and Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell
Wild Cards — “Episode 202” — Pictured (L-R) : Giacomo Gianniotti as Detective Cole Ellis and Vanessa Morgan as Max Mitchell — Photo Credit: Justine Yeung/The CW — © 2025 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Promo video:

YouTube video

 

What are your hopes for this episode of Wild Cards? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Wild Cards Season 2 Episode 1, “Con in 60 Seconds,” right here.

Wild Cards airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW.

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