Vic actually had Tommy fooled.
For as intuitive and shrewd as Tommy might be, he is juggling many various hats, and Vic’s managed to endear himself to the perpetually suspicious man.
But Tommy discovered the reality on, Power Book IV: Force Season 2 Episode 9 and we are able to all guess the place issues might go from right here.
Could Tommy be slipping?
It’s a sound query to ask proper now, given how incorrect he is been about Vic. We’re used to Tommy being seven steps forward always and understanding what’s coming seemingly earlier than anybody else.
And he is nonetheless that man, however his rat radar could also be barely off.
When he heard there could also be a snitch amongst them, his ideas instantly drifted to Jenard, not even sparing a thought towards Vic.
And I get it. He watched Vic Flynn kill a FED in chilly blood and live on. That’s not one thing an informant may get away with, however on the similar time, he is taken Vic at his phrase greater than he normally takes anybody else’s.
Does he really feel some connection to the person as a result of they’re part of the daddy killer membership? Or does he wish to belief him out of a lingering affection for Gloria?
Whatever the explanation, he is had a blindspot for Vic however has been laser-focused on Jenard, for good cause. Jenard can be out to get him, however he ought to acknowledge that of the 2; who’s extra more likely to promote him out to the FEDs?
Each week, Vic will get more and more jittery, and he wasn’t incorrect when he accused Stacy of repeatedly shifting the goalpost as a result of she has been. She’s by no means content material with what she will get as a result of it isn’t sufficient to boost her profile the way in which she wants it to.
Did nobody account for Tommy probably having somebody who may get him info? Vic has felt Tommy’s suspicion, however he is by no means appeared to acknowledge that similar to the Flynns had means to remain within the loop with the authorities, Tommy might have them as nicely.
Is it bizarre to form of really feel unhealthy for Vic? He’s nearly definitely a useless man now, however I perceive why he selected the trail he did. It’s a testomony to this collection that they’ve made a personality who began wholly unlikeable so sympathetic.
I’m not rooting for him to succeed. Hell no. But I really feel for the ulcer that have to be rising within the pit of his abdomen as he tries to tug off such an unattainable mission.
Because nobody ever actually will get Tommy Egan.
And Vic does not even have his complete coronary heart on this takedown mission. But Jenard, then again, would most positively prefer to be the one to deliver Tommy down.
What’s humorous about Jenard is how far he is come from Power Book IV: Force Season 2 Episode 1. He was all-in on Treason then however struggling to maintain issues afloat. He owed cash, and the Serbs have been on his behind at each flip.
But he was the boss then, at the very least. Now he is again to being simply one other quantity, and besides, he has to reply to each Diamond and Tommy.
One factor I have to applaud Jenard for is his capacity to combine himself. Tommy might have eyes on him, however he is utterly fooled Diamond into pondering he is all-in and all the way down to play third or fourth fiddle, no matter fiddle is required on the time.
Now Diamond has his personal inside demons he is battling, however the ease with which he is let Jenard again in has been onerous to observe. That’s blood, I do know, however Jenard did every little thing in his energy to destroy Diamond at one level, and it is like he is forgotten that.
Diamond retains operating his mouth, and Jenard will make him pay, even when I consider that proper now, all Jenard needs is Tommy gone.
Tommy is taking the place Jenard believes is rightfully his, and in an ideal world, it is him, Diamond, and I assume, Shanti, operating CBI and the entire rattling metropolis. But that is not what Diamond needs, neither is it what Shanti needs, however for completely completely different causes.
Diamond was nonetheless reeling a bit from Leon’s homicide, even when he pretended like he had all of it collectively.
He’d made an actual reference to each Leon and Gianna and whereas he wasn’t answerable for Leon’s demise, it have to be onerous to know that totally. And Jamal chirping up did not assist something.
Jamal: Mine as nicely say your remaining goodbyes. He ain’t gonna be round for much longer.
Diamond: What the fuck is that imagined to imply?
Jamal: You’ll discover out.
While Seamus’ disappearance has seemingly garnered zero curiosity, the parole division was throughout Reeves’ failure to show up at work.
Diamond gave maybe the worst description of occasions of all time, and I do not know why that officer simply accepted Jenard randomly backing Diamond up when he wasn’t even there for among the dialog, however nonetheless, Jenard coming by no questions requested was simply one other strategy to get him again in Diamond’s pocket.
And having Jenard assist him kill Jamal? Yeah, Jenard Sampson is formally again!
Jamal was such a depressing and terrible man. I do not know why he thought he may go up in opposition to Diamond Sampson, particularly coming off the heels of what occurred to Leon.
But very like Tommy checked out Diamond with awe in his eyes when he noticed his absolute ruthlessness in killing Reeves, Jenard seemed the identical approach when
They each notice that this Diamond, the one who will kill, lie, and do no matter must be accomplished, is the Diamond they need subsequent to them. And with Diamond’s parole accomplished with, he now has far more room to be the man they want him to be.
For Tommy, he’ll want Diamond to assist him not solely with the Vic state of affairs but additionally the continued play to deliver Miguel down and formally take over Chicago.
Mireya was caught between her household and the person she’d fallen in love with, and whereas she did not need both one to get damage, she needed to know deep down that there was no different approach this might shake out.
Tommy and Miguel each want the opposite one out of the way in which to get what they need. And all it took for Mireya to firmly make her determination was listening to first-hand that Miguel wished Tommy useless.
The relationship between Tommy and Mireya has been speedrun from the beginning, primarily as a result of it is all the time been decrease down on the significance scale. I’m not saying it isn’t a major relationship, however in relation to the bigger tales they’re making an attempt to inform, the romance plots do not get the identical shine as others.
But if you wish to rely Mireya Garcia as maybe Tommy’s most impactful romantic dalliance to date, you would be incorrect, however you are definitely allowed the opinion.
I child, after all.
The factor about Tommy and Mireya that is refreshing is solely the truth that he is not hiding any components of himself from her. She is aware of who he’s and who he offers with, and possibly he is not operating residence with all of the bloody particulars, however he is additionally not performing like these bloody particulars do not exist.
Mireya eager to run away is sensible, particularly within the wake of Abuelita’s demise, which quickens Tommy’s timeline as a result of he is preventing each Miguel and the Serbs by extension.
With the first plan to be Chicago’s greatest join, he wants everybody out of the image in spite of everything.
Miguel persevering with to be behind the eight-ball is sort of turning into a operating joke this season. He’s all the time out of the loop, and his grandmother’s demise ought to be the kick within the pants he wants as we head into the finale, however you would be silly to imagine will probably be.
Abuelita had been proper about every little thing, from Tommy not being reliable to Nuñez not being a loyal soldier.
Tommy was so good to seize Nuñez first and screw up Miguel’s plans.
One factor Tommy has continued to excel at through the years is pondering forward. Everything is enterprise on the finish of the day, and he is wanted Che to see him as somebody good for enterprise. So, sussing out the rat and never permitting Miguel to get any glory solely enhanced his price in Che’s eyes.
And burned the fury inside Miguel Garcia even brighter.
Heading into the finale, I’m most to see what occurs between Tommy and Miguel. We’ve been constructing towards these two dropping the well mannered pretenses and simply going full throttle at each other’s throats.
Who will make the very first transfer, although?
They’ve each been going behind one another’s backs, however who will step up and take the shot?
This is all to say nothing of the Mireya of all of it. Before issues pop off, will Miguel lastly uncover the large secret that has been stored proper beneath his nostril?
The prospects for this finale are limitless, and there is a likelihood for some actual carnage right here.
I feel it is secure to imagine we’re in for a combat to shut issues out. And now we wait to see who comes out on prime.
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- I do know the endgame is for Shanti to take out Tommy, however I’m nonetheless not clear on her grasp plan to get there. All she’s accomplished to date is assist Tommy, and I get it is to earn his belief so he does not see the betrayal coming, however at a sure level, should not she cease making an attempt to assist him a lot?
- D-Mac busting out of the youth academy was unsurprising, however his outburst at JP was. D-Mac is a baby, and clearly, the adults in his life know higher, however every little thing you say to him is in a single ear and out the opposite. So, what do you do then?
- Claudia needs all of it after which some. But she’s placing a lot of her belief in an individual she barely is aware of and a bunch of males who will not hesitate to discard her when she now not helps them get what they need. What is she doing?
- Speaking of Claudia, I really feel her longstanding beef with Tommy will come to a head quickly, and if she goes out, I’m glad she discovered one thing good with Elise. Even if that happiness was comparatively short-lived.
- That was wild how they blew up Abuelita!
- Can you think about Tommy in Barcelona? I would like Tommy to finish the season on a seaside with Mireya and a glass of whiskey, getting a name from Chicago that he has to return residence.
- Seeing Tommy speak about Lakeisha was unhappy. He actually did love her.
- Stacy Marks and Bobby are dysfunction personified. Even if Stacy will get every little thing she needs professionally, I’m not seeing how their relationship weathers the clear storm they’re within the midst of. They cannot keep on the identical web page for various hours.
- This season higher not finish with out some decision with Tommy and all of the drama with D-Mac, JP, and Kate. It’s a bummer we have not seen extra of it throughout the again half of the season.
Well, people, we solely have one hour left, and I’m feeling quite unhappy, solely as a result of the joyride is sort of over. But all good issues should come to an finish, and no one ends issues higher than Power.
With a lot to get by within the waning moments of season 2, leap into the feedback and let me know what you are hoping to see!
I’ll be again to unpack all of it, as all the time, and whereas we wait, bear in mind you may watch Power Book IV: Force on-line
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