# Marshals Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: Buffalo Stance

> Cal and Kayce confront cancer, trauma, and a buffalo's lesson in 'Marshals' Season 2.
- Title: Marshals Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: Buffalo Stance · Decider
- Summary: Cal and Kayce confront cancer, trauma, and a buffalo's lesson in 'Marshals' Season 2. Cal and Kayce face cancer, trauma, and a buffalo's lesson in 'Marshals'…
- Keywords: marshals, cal, kayce, tate, cancer, trauma, buffalo, dutton ranch, paramount+, jock up, gavin escher, horus avionics
- Source: Decider — https://decider.com/2026/10/20/marshals-show-season-2-episode-3-recap-falling-sky
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: marshals, cal, kayce, tate, cancer, trauma, buffalo, dutton ranch, paramount+, jock up, gavin escher, horus avionics
## Cal's cancer diagnosis
Pete Calvin shares his cancer diagnosis with Team Jock Up, now facing it within himself.
## Kayce's wingman role
Kayce wingmans Cal through cancer treatment, recalling his late wife Monica's journey.

> that first chemo blast is a bitch. Let me wingman you
## Tate's isolation
Tate refuses college visits, showing battle scars from past trauma.

> You really gonna guilt me with that?
## Buffalo symbolism
A buffalo symbolizes self-sacrifice, urging Kayce to confront shame and take action.
## Drone conflict
Young men shoot at US Air Force drones on Broken Rock reservation.
## Gavin Escher's scheme
Gavin Escher hires mercenaries to blame Broken Rock community unrest for drone tests.
## Cal's realization
Cal realizes he needs help after Kayce's buffalo lesson and Tate's trauma.

> You are not facing this alone, Peter Calvin
## Tate's therapy
Kayce decides Tate needs therapy after Monica's passing and the buffalo's lesson.

> Get some sleep. Because tomorrow, you’re going to therapy.
## Andrea's PTSD
Andrea Cruz suffers flashbacks from captivity, sleeping on a couch in the office.
## Cancer origin
Pete's doctors believe his cancer stems from burn pits in Afghanistan.
## Key takeaway

Cal and Kayce face cancer, trauma, and a buffalo's lesson in 'Marshals' Season 2, with Kayce deciding Tate needs therapy.