The episode opens with a somber note as we gather with Mickey at Eddie’s funeral. Hayley vents her anger toward him, while Maggie offers a cautionary warning—he needs to tread carefully. Driven by guilt and determination, Mickey is set on unmasking whoever’s pulling the strings behind this dark conspiracy.
Later, in a charged exchange with Andrea, Mickey fears she’s distancing herself, but she’s there to support him. She’s ready to take responsibility in the Glass case, admitting her failure to inform Deborah about her husband’s release. Mickey, meanwhile, is provided with surprising new security measures from Hector Moya—a bodyguard named Omar and a bulletproof car—signaling the gravity of the threats he’s facing.
As the court trial kicks off, Mickey skillfully dismantles witness Mr. Miller’s testimony, hinting that Miller might have been bribed, especially given his suspicious ties to Forsythe in Riverside. This twist clearly makes the jury take notice, adding momentum to Mickey’s case.
At the office, Lorna finally checks her bar exam results and, in a delightful moment, confirms she’s passed. But celebrations are short-lived as Mickey strategizes to draw Peter Sterghos into the spotlight, hoping this new lead will unravel further truths. In a tense encounter with Bishop in the restroom, Mickey is confronted and warned about “messing with the good guys,” but he doesn’t back down. He later delivers an impassioned plea to the jury, urging them to examine the case closely and avoid condemning the wrong man.
The episode ends with a jolt as Homeland Security arrests Omar, claiming he’s undocumented—leaving Mickey unsettled and questioning just how far his adversaries will go.
While Episode 6 doesn’t add seismic shifts to the plot, it lays the groundwork for a high-stakes courtroom showdown. The meticulous way Mickey challenges Mr. Miller’s testimony injects the trial with a compelling intensity, hinting at deeper connections that could blow the case wide open.
Lorna’s bar exam success brings a lighthearted moment, offering a brief respite from the unfolding tension. But the real crux of this episode lies in the setup—the trap being laid for Peter Sterghos—and Mickey’s risky approach to exposing the DEA’s dubious ties. The episode feels like the calm before the storm, with each move bringing Mickey closer to the truth while heightening the danger.
