Name: Choking the Root
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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Harper finds out Mia's true identity and tries to leverage this to make her turn on Marty. Ethan must decide if he trusts Mia or Marty while the three pull a heist together. Marlon turns back to his old gang lifestyle.

Rogue

A Piece of Wood

Ethan, Marty, and Mia scramble to get enough money to keep the Russian mob off their back. Harper and Patrick's investigation leads them to Tilda's dead body and Marty. Marlon fights for his relationship with Zipporah.

How to Treat Us

Ethan discovers Tilda's plan to kill him, but gets the upper hand, interrogates her, and learns the truth. Marty forces a captured Mia to use the flash drive. Harper deals with the aftermath of the task force being shot up.

Close to Heaven

Harper and Lowry interrogate Russian mobsters hoping to find Mia, but find clues about Patrick instead. Ethan and Jen conduct their own investigation into Mia's kidnapping. Marlon attempts to hide his bullet wound from Zipporah.

The Wheelbarrow

Ethan queries why Marty wants Mia dead, but the investigation is halted when Jen is kidnapped. Harper looks for a missing Patrick. Marlon lies to Zipporah while continuing to help Ethan.

Choking the Root

Ethan learns the Russian mob was contracted to kill Mia. He works to discover who ordered the hit. Harper convinces Patrick to help her secretly investigate Greg Barrett's murder. Marlon tries to get his assets back.

The Dime Tour

Ethan and Mia learn the identity of the assassin. Marlon considers starting over and forgoing illegal activity. Marty fights the court of public opinion regarding Talia's death. Harper harasses Marty's clients for dirt on him.

Halfway Burnt

Ethan contemplates if he can trust Mia while dealing with an unexpected gunman. Marty does damage control after the audio tape of Talia's death is released. Harper tries to hide her involvement in leaking the tape.

Baggage

Ethan continues to look for Mia. Constantly outsmarted by Marty in her investigation, Harper contemplates going rogue. Marty works to get the warrant for his DNA thrown out. Marlon seeks revenge against Marty.

Hardboiled

Ethan looks for a missing woman, but soon realizes she's in hiding from someone who's trying to kill her. Harper tries using the recording of Talia's death to turn Marlon. Marty plots Marlon's prison release.

New Shooter

Harper keeps Patrick contained. Marlon is arrested for Talia's murder, with Marty coming to his defense. Ethan strikes a new deal with Marty, who learns Marlon betrayed him. Harper breaks the Hutchings' murder case wide open.

Beyond Judgment

Marlon's business is in jeopardy and Marty refuses to help. Harper questions Patrick. A free man, Ethan needs to decide what's next. Talia sets up Marlon. Marty learns of the sting and rushes to stop Marlon before it's too late.

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