As a Nell advances in a dope game. He is learning quickly that with more money comes more problems. It is inevitable. The cost of the lifestyle he is stuck in is starting to be more than he is willing to pay.

Now that Ronell has entered the next level in the game he has to learn to stay afloat. Visited by his deceased mother Sandra, he is reminded to follow the rules of the dope game.

Lalo finally gets Maria home but finds himself in Cesar’s position as the cartel’s new drug distributor. He now has to move the drugs before the cartel makes good on their promise to kill his family. The gap widens between Lalo and Maria due to his idea that this will somehow lead to a better life.

Fresh off his trip to New York to open up a new drug pipe line. Nell returns to Chicago only to find his past finally caught up to him.

All roads lead here, loose ends are tied, and fates are sealed.