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.
However Tommy discovered the reality on, Energy Guide IV: Power Season 2 Episode 9 and we will all guess the place issues could go from right here.
May Tommy be slipping?
It is a legitimate query to ask proper now, given how unsuitable he is been about Vic. We’re used to Tommy being seven steps forward always and figuring out 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 is not one thing an informant may get away with, however on the identical 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 need to belief him out of a lingering affection for Gloria?
Regardless of the purpose, he is had a blindspot for Vic however has been laser-focused on Jenard, for good purpose. 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?
Every week, Vic will get more and more jittery, and he wasn’t unsuitable when he accused Stacy of repeatedly transferring 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 lift her profile the way in which she wants it to.
Did nobody account for Tommy doubtlessly having somebody who may get him info? Vic has felt Tommy’s suspicion, however he is by no means appeared to acknowledge that identical to the Flynns had means to remain within the loop with the authorities, Tommy could have them as properly.
Is it bizarre to form of really feel dangerous for Vic? He is nearly actually a lifeless man now, however I perceive why he selected the trail he did. It is a testomony to this collection that they’ve made a personality who began wholly unlikeable so sympathetic.
I am not rooting for him to succeed. Hell no. However I really feel for the ulcer that have to be rising within the pit of his abdomen as he tries to drag off such an unimaginable mission.
As a result of nobody ever actually will get Tommy Egan.
And Vic does not even have his entire coronary heart on this takedown mission. However 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 Energy Guide IV: Power Season 2 Episode 1. He was all-in on Treason then however struggling to maintain issues afloat. He owed cash, and the Serbs had been on his behind at each flip.
However he was the boss then, at the 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 need to applaud Jenard for is his capacity to combine himself. Tommy could have eyes on him, however he is utterly fooled Diamond into considering 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 exhausting to look at. That is 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 working 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, working CBI and the entire rattling metropolis. However that is not what Diamond needs, neither is it what Shanti needs, however for fully totally 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 chargeable for Leon’s demise, it have to be exhausting to know that totally. And Jamal chirping up did not assist something.
Jamal: Mine as properly say your last goodbyes. He ain’t gonna be round for much longer.
Diamond: What the fuck is that speculated to imply?
Jamal: You’ll discover out.
Whereas 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 a number of the dialog, however nonetheless, Jenard coming by way of no questions requested was simply one other option 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 towards Diamond Sampson, particularly coming off the heels of what occurred to Leon.
However very like Tommy checked out Diamond with awe in his eyes when he noticed his absolute ruthlessness in killing Reeves, Jenard seemed the identical method when
They each notice that this Diamond, the one who will kill, lie, and do no matter must be executed, is the Diamond they need subsequent to them. And with Diamond’s parole executed with, he now has rather 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 scenario but in addition 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 harm, she needed to know deep down that there was no different method this is able to 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 choice was listening to first-hand that Miguel needed Tommy lifeless.
The connection between Tommy and Mireya has been speedrun from the beginning, primarily as a result of it is at all times been decrease down on the significance scale. I am not saying it isn’t a big relationship, however in relation to the bigger tales they’re attempting to inform, the romance plots do not get the identical shine as others.
However if you wish to depend Mireya Garcia as maybe Tommy’s most impactful romantic dalliance to date, you would be unsuitable, however you are actually allowed the opinion.
I child, after all.
The factor about Tommy and Mireya that is refreshing is solely the truth that he isn’t hiding any components of himself from her. She is aware of who he’s and who he offers with, and perhaps he isn’t working dwelling with all of the bloody particulars, however he is additionally not appearing 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 combating 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 nearly turning into a working joke this season. He is at all times 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 over time is considering forward. The whole lot 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 am most to see what occurs between Tommy and Miguel. We have 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?
That is all to say nothing of the Mireya of all of it. Earlier than issues pop off, will Miguel lastly uncover the massive secret that has been saved proper below his nostril?
The probabilities for this finale are countless, and there is a probability for some actual carnage right here.
I believe it is protected to imagine we’re in for a struggle to shut issues out. And now we wait to see who comes out on high.
The whole lot Else You Want To Know
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I do know the endgame is for Shanti to take out Tommy, however I am nonetheless not clear on her grasp plan to get there. All she’s executed to this point 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 attempting to assist him a lot?
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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?
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Claudia needs all of it after which some. However she’s placing a lot of her belief in an individual she barely is aware of and a gaggle of males who will not hesitate to discard her when she now not helps them get what they need. What’s she doing?
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Talking of Claudia, I really feel her longstanding beef with Tommy will come to a head quickly, and if she goes out, I am glad she discovered one thing good with Elise. Even when that happiness was comparatively short-lived.
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That was wild how they blew up Abuelita!
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Are you able to think about Tommy in Barcelona? I would like Tommy to finish the season on a seashore with Mireya and a glass of whiskey, getting a name from Chicago that he has to return dwelling.
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Seeing Tommy speak about Lakeisha was unhappy. He actually did love her.
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Stacy Marks and Bobby are dysfunction personified. Even when Stacy will get every little thing she needs professionally, I am not seeing how their relationship weathers the clear storm they’re within the midst of. They can not keep on the identical web page for various hours.
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This season higher not finish with out some decision with Tommy and all of the drama with D-Mac, JP, and Kate. It is a bummer we have not seen extra of it throughout the again half of the season.
Properly, people, we solely have one hour left, and I am feeling quite unhappy, solely as a result of the joyride is nearly over. However all good issues should come to an finish, and no one ends issues higher than Energy.
With a lot to get by way of within the waning moments of season 2, soar into the feedback and let me know what you are hoping to see!
I will be again to unpack all of it, as at all times, and whereas we wait, bear in mind you possibly can watch Energy Guide IV: Power on-line
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