Black Tar – Season 2
Newly released crew member Bruce shakes things up for the guys as he pushes them through more hard times than they imagined.
Episodes
Welcoming Party
Fresh out of prison, an old member of Ira's crew, Bruce Munday, gets to know David and gets back into the business while they all celebrate his return with a party. He connects quickly with David.
Snared
A promising tip from Bruce leads the guys into a trap. They're all kidnapped and tortured by a member of Santiago's crew looking for revenge. Eventually, they make their escape plan and kill their captor, coming home safe to their families.
Careful Breaths
David and Eileen take time to reevaluate their relationship and decide if they're really good for each other. Ultimately, Eileen chooses that they're not a good fit, much to David's disapproval. Alone again, he falls into depression.
Roll of the Dice
Bruce, in an attempt to get the edge off from the kidnapping, takes the guys gambling. When Ira tries to convince them to go on a deal, they're too caught up in the thrill, leaving him angry.
Beating a Dead Horse
Bruce convinces the guys to invest in a betting track, but they realize too late that it's owned by Giovanni Felici, the capo of the Agosti family. They begin to be extra careful with their every move as to not make him upset.
Glorification
Vic decides to take some time off to spend the day with Sadie. At the end of it, they get engaged. Meanwhile, Sammy and Cindy finally confess their feelings for each other. Another slip up from David only fuels Eileen's anger.
Behind the Curtain
After accidentally telling Felici to bet a lot of money on a losing horse, Bruce and the rest of the guys find themselves in trouble with the greater mob, and the don, Frank Agosti.
Love and Money
In this episode, the crime element takes a complete backseat, instead focusing on the tense legal trial between David and Eileen for custody of their kids. Ultimately, the verdict results in Eileen having full custody, leaving David to succumb to depression even more so than he already had after Eileen broke things off again, specifically turning to the bottle.
The Art of War
Bruce asks David's help directly to resolve the mob problem while Sammy and Cindy take the next vital step in their relationship. Bruce and David form a strong, unexpected bond.
Saints and Sinners
Ira learns about the troubles with the mob and tries to get involved when things seem too tense and he worries that they might mess something up.
Final Solution
The guys follow through with a deal negotiated by Ira to resolve the conflict. However, Bruce plans to takes matters into his own hands, despite how much he's told to do the opposite by the rest of the guys.
Neptune
In the cold open, Bruce kills Felici. This drastic decision forces him and the rest of the guys to scramble to find a way to get the rest of the mob off their back, but after then, it's not so easy.
Chasing the Dragon
With a target on all of their heads, the guys decide to take Ira's advice and follow through on the deal. Reluctantly, after being paid a large sum, the Mafia decides to back off, but not without an extra consequence. They cut off three of Bruce's fingers on his right hand and agree to leave them alone, if they never interact again. The guys all sell their share of the track.