In Episode 4, we kick off with a jaw-dropping revelation: the man in the hat is Bishop! The stolen Honda was linked to Jake Houlihan, Bishop’s former partner. Mickey is eager to connect the dots, suspecting that Bishop’s involvement in this case is no accident.
As the episode unfolds, we see Mickey grappling with guilt over Glory’s death. Flashbacks provide a deeper look at their troubled history, showcasing how much he wished he could have helped her. His visit to Andrea reveals that investigators can volunteer for cases, further fueling his suspicions about Bishop’s intentions. Tension escalates when Bishop confronts Mickey in an elevator, delivering a veiled threat.
Meanwhile, Andrea is on the brink of becoming head of Major Crimes but struggles to balance her priorities. A serious oversight occurs when she fails to inform her client, Deborah, about a critical Cruz waiver. In parallel, Izzy faces a new challenge as a rival gym attempts to push her out of business. Seeking help from her old friend Cat, Izzy cleverly decides to sublease her space for rehearsals, aiming to boost her business.
Mickey visits Legal, who’s recovering in a care facility after a health scare. Here, Mickey expresses his doubts about the case’s complexity. Legal encourages him to look at the broader picture.
A fresh inspection of Kendall’s subpoena leads Mickey to realize that it’s a fake—a clever ruse to get her to talk. He connects the dots: Sly Senior likely orchestrated Hector’s petition and had Glory killed to silence her. The episode closes with Mickey confronting Sly about the fake subpoena, leading to a tense encounter with DEA agent James De Marco.
This episode does a solid job of deepening the intrigue while slowing the pace a bit, which allows us to digest the growing complexities. Although we don’t have a courtroom showdown this time, the character development shines through, especially in Mickey’s emotional struggle with Glory’s death.
Izzy’s subplot adds a refreshing layer to the narrative, showcasing her resilience in the face of adversity. Meanwhile, Andrea’s predicament adds tension, especially with the tragic outcome of her case involving Deborah. This episode proves that the stakes are not just legal but personal, reminding us that every decision has real-life consequences.
