Preface 1: I hope I’m doing this right, 😅 I don’t know how to indicate spoilers or if this post even qualifies. I hope it’s evident by the episode number in the title that I’m going to be talking about scenes from that episode. So consider this your warning if you haven’t seen this episode :)

The real Preface: I have not been feeling this character at all. I don’t like the way it’s written or how this actress pulls off the role. The character is so emotional, playing dirty in a really uninspired/cliché way and always prematurely announcing her plays in such a tired, obvious way. I wish it had been done differently with someone more of the energy, intelligence, and lethality of shanti - but the “feds” equivalent.

Anyways, the point of this post. So I’ve just reached S2 E8 where she pulls up on Tommy to threaten him after Vargas is killed. This is the first time she has caught my attention in a positive way. The line that sealed it for me:

If Miguel Garcia finds out that you’re fuckin his little sister, he might take you off the map before I do. Be careful Mr. Egan, Chicago is a very dangerous city.

Damnnnn, she really nailed the delivery and it’s about time. She was calm, collected, and believable. Maybe it’s because she was in the scene with Tommy and that helped elevate her performance.

It probably won’t last but I’m glad I saw this moment of how strongly she could play this character with a different temperament.