Eli Gemstone is no longer in charge of Gemstone Ministries, and here is why he is no longer running the church inThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4. Throughout the first three seasons ofThe Righteous Gemstones,Eli is the head and the face of Gemstone Ministries, with his three children fighting over who will succeed him. However,The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 starts out with a major change to the status quo, with Eli in a completely different position.
The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 is finally here, with the final season of the beloved HBO comedy series now underway.The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 1, “Prelude"got things off to an interesting start by telling a story about Bradley Cooper’s Elijah Gemstone during the Civil War. Episode 2 finally brought themain cast ofThe Righteous Gemstonesback, giving a look into the lives of Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin. The episode also gives a big spotlight to Eli, showing that he has made some massive changes.
Eli Gave Control Of The Church To Jesse, Judy & Kelvin In Righteous Gemstones' Season 3 Finale
Kicking Off Eli’s Retirement
Eli Gemstone is no longer in charge of the church inThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, as he gave control of the church to Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin at theend ofThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 3. After three seasons of the siblings bickering over who would succeed their father, Eli finally stepped down, revealing his pick for who will be the head of Gemstone Ministries.
The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Premiere Continues A Beloved Series-Long Trend – But With A Huge Twist
The Righteous Gemstones season 4’s premiere made a risky move, with it putting a twist on one of the HBO show’s most beloved season trends.
After the events surrounding the Montgomery family and Dusty Daniels, Eli realized that his succession pick would be a bit unorthodox.Eli decided to let Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin run Gemstone Ministries together, with him stepping down and letting his children have a equal hand in the organization’s future. This means that Eli officially began his retirement inThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 3 finale, changing the future of the show forever.
Why Eli Retired To The Florida Keys After The Righteous Gemstones Season 3’s Ending
Completely Changing His Character
The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 2 reveals that Eli has moved to the Florida Keys after retiring from Gemstone Ministries. Eli has begun drinking and having sex with other women, with him even using a fake name. The Gemstone siblings have to force Eli to come back for Aimee-Leigh’s birthday telethon, with manyThe Righteous Gemstonesviewers wondering why Eli changed so much.
The Gemstone Family’s Backstory & Church History In The Righteous Gemstones Explained
The Righteous Gemstones season 4 has provided even more information about the history of the Gemstones, so here are the origins of their church.
After years of dealing with the church, controversies, and Aimee-Leigh’s death, Eli’s retirement may have been the first time he felt freedom in decades. This sense of freedom may have led Eli to make some choices that he regrets, although he is undoubtedly happier in retirement than he was as head of Gemstone Ministries. There is still a lot of story forThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 to cover, with Eli’s retirement most likely being a major focus.
