For a strange reason this episode has a special place in my heart. Although I have read the review about it being full of gaps I can still elaborate on why it worked for me and what specifics make it true to being a western.
First off- The scene with the uncle spewing over his regrets was a great homage to alcoholics.
It did continue scattered with low momentum for whatever reason but so is the state of Trampas.....So I'd say it works to build the story.
A situation does build and these random characters (Trampas, selfish Australian, drunk doctor, and aspiring wife) are all brought together and through-out the episode do not brake their strange chemistry with each other.
There was some plot twists but more so some plot-turns that were subtle yet believable. The plot- turns were devices set through dialogue that enhanced the stakes and struggles and there was brilliantly a lot of them AND they were believable.
An undertone for Trampas was a constant questioning of his mindset on getting revenge, especially as circumstances change.
The reality of trust and killing was completely there, this episode didn't feel like a usual shoot and kill western. There was a build of suspense and specificity to each killing that made it all that much more of a true-western.
Each character wanted something and showed that they knew where they were at- they all had an ark and fought hard and heavy for what they wanted.
The last fight scene was weak because those natives would've never stopped shooting at men with guns.
Never the less this episode sparked something in me and the ending of this episode ended on a perfect note showing two american men lost in their own western karma.