Apple TV’s Stick Season 1, Episode 4

By all accounts, Pryce Cahill won the game—but lost the kid. Now the road ahead looks longer than any fairway.

After three riveting episodes, Stick is shaping up to be Apple TV+’s most emotionally layered sports drama since Ted Lasso swapped kits for kindness. Episode 3, titled “Daddy Issues,” cracked open the fragile heart of its washed-up protagonist, exposing not just Pryce’s buried guilt, but the simmering tension between mentor and prodigy. And now, as we inch toward Episode 4, the stakes are no longer just about golf—they’re about redemption, trust, and whether broken men can guide rising stars without breaking them too.

So, what can fans expect next? Let’s tee up some theories, emotional predictions, and a few wild swings.

Santi’s Silent Treatment May Continue—But It Won’t Be Quiet

After Pryce’s emotional blow-up on the course, Santi walked off with his head high and heart guarded, celebrating his victory with the rebellious and grounding presence of Zero. His silent snub of Pryce wasn’t just teenage angst—it was a line drawn in the sand.

Episode 4 may see Santi refusing to speak to Pryce entirely, treating him more like background noise than a coach, but silence doesn't mean peace. Expect Santi to act out in quieter, more intentional ways—skipping practice, changing his swing without permission, or outright defying game plans.

But here’s the twist: this tension could be exactly what Pryce needs. For once, he may be forced to listen instead of lecturing.

Zero’s Role Is About to Expand

Introduced as comic relief and accidental sage, Zero might just be the most important character not swinging a club. Episode 3 hinted at deeper layers to her—her disdain for the establishment, her quiet wisdom, and the way she instantly connected with Santi.

In Episode 4, don’t be surprised if she becomes a semi-official part of Team Chaos. Whether she’s hopping in the RV full-time, helping Santi loosen up, or becoming the emotional translator between the two stubborn males, Zero has the potential to become this show’s secret weapon.

Some fans are even speculating she might have her own golf background—a fallen junior prodigy, perhaps? If true, that would add a fascinating mirror to both Pryce and Santi's arcs.

Mitts and Elena: An Odd Couple We Didn’t Know We Needed?

Yes, it sounds wild, but Mitts and Elena shared some surprisingly warm screen time in Episode 3, culminating in him literally stuck under a bed and emotionally stuck under her glare. What began as friction may evolve into an unlikely camaraderie—or even a friendship with benefits?

Okay, maybe that’s jumping the gun. But as Pryce and Santi spiral, Mitts and Elena may find themselves united by necessity. Expect more banter, some unexpected wisdom from the gruff sidekick, and a subtle shift in who’s really running this makeshift operation.

And if the writers really want to stir the pot, imagine a flirtation that makes Pryce jealous, not out of romantic possessiveness, but from realizing others are parenting better than him.

A New Rival Could Appear—and He Might Look Familiar

So far, Santi’s biggest opponent has been his own trauma. But if Episode 4 is where he gets his competitive fire back, we’re due for a proper antagonist. Maybe it’s another junior player—rich, polished, and media-savvy-who mocks Santi’s “coach in a van” approach. Or maybe it’s a ghost from Pryce’s past.

Here’s a theory: what if the next junior tournament features a kid coached by Pryce’s old rival? Someone who remembers his glory days—and the scandal that ended them? This sets up a double-layered match: one between Santi and the other kid, and one between Pryce and the narrative of who he used to be.

Will Pryce Finally Face His Son’s Death?

Episode 3 danced around the topic with heartbreaking precision. Pryce’s reluctance to leave the house, his desperate need to mentor Santi, his volatility on the course—it all points to unprocessed grief.

Episode 4 might be the one where it catches up with him. Perhaps it’s triggered by a flashback, a conversation with Amber-Linn, or even a moment of vulnerability with Elena. Whatever form it takes, this emotional collapse might be the only way Pryce can rebuild something real—with Santi and with himself.

And let’s be honest: if Stick is smart (and so far, it is), it won’t offer a neat, teary monologue. Expect something messy, uncomfortable, maybe even ugly. That’s where the truth lives.

The First Crack in the Comeback

Every sports story has that early false dawn—the win that makes you think the worst is over. But Stick has already proven it isn’t interested in easy victories. Episode 4 could be the episode where the dream nearly falls apart.

Maybe the money starts drying up. Maybe Santi underperforms under pressure. Maybe Pryce makes another selfish move that threatens to implode the team. Whatever it is, something will test the fragile bonds that Episode 3 just started building.

But fans of this genre know: the breaking point is often the turning point.

Prediction: This Isn’t a Golf Show—It’s a Fatherhood Story

Episode 4 might finally make it official: Stick isn’t about sports. It’s about men trying to fill the voids left by other men. It’s about the pain passed down from father to son, and the healing that comes—not through swing mechanics—but through apology, forgiveness, and showing up when it matters.

Whether Pryce becomes the mentor Santi deserves or just another broken figure in a long line of disappointments remains unclear. But one thing’s certain: Episode 4 will be less about who wins the next tournament, and more about who finally starts telling the truth.

And in that battle, every swing counts.