The episode opens with Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds) receiving a call from a guy who updates him on Jimmy Kinsella’s (Emmett J. Scanlan) latest location. Eamon orders him to get Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox).

Departing from a restaurant, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne) and Anthony Kinsella (Mark McKenna Jr.) get into their vehicle with luggage in the cargo compartment.

Michael undergoes testing to determine if he has epilepsy. Later, he stares at a pamphlet for the Irish Epilepsy Institute before donning a Kevlar vest. He is waiting at the hospital exit when Jimmy pulls up on a motorcycle. He hops on the back before the motorcycle pulls away.

Glenwoods College – Anthony asks Amanda if it would be okay to utilize the family name, Kinsella. She urges him to utilize her maiden name, Larkin, before promising to visit him often. He reminds her of what she said about no one wanting him dead. She claims to be sending him there as an extra precaution.

Isaac “Kem” Kemela (Ryan Lincoln) calls Michael “Presto”. Michael demands he never call him that again. Kem tells him that he was joking. Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) attributes their dire situation to Michael killing Caolon Moore (Lloyd Cooney). He says any hope of getting visitation rights for Anna Areoye (Hannah Adeogun) is gone. Jimmy reminds him that the police never charged Michael. Frank assures him that the authorities know he shot Caolon. Jimmy tries to reassure Michael but he walks away.

Anna scolds Katie Wallace (Libby Dunne) for telling Conor that she is a Kinsella. A verbal disagreement ends with Anna leaving for home. Elsewhere, Amanda sobs while embracing Anthony before Simon (Phillip Smith) escorts him to his dorm room. On Frank’s orders, Amanda meets Ged Delaney (Baz Black) at Kingsford Motors. Ged tells her that Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds) is threatening anyone dealing with the Kinsella family. Later, Eric “Viking” Kinsella (Sam Keeley) suggests trying to buy drugs from the Devitts. Frank claims they are refusing his phone calls. Dotser Reid (Neill Fleming) says Francis “Fudge” Flynn (Thommas Kane Byrne) reported their coke stock is running low.

Two police officers are questioning a delivery guy when Amanda approaches. She pays the driver and gives one of the officers some food. Back inside, Amanda admits to feeling terrible about sending Anthony away to college. Suggesting she has a guilty conscience, Jimmy reminds her of his trying to discourage her from sending Anthony to college. She assures him that she doesn’t like it but it is better than worrying about him being killed. Jimmy names off their contacts that Eamon has already killed before questioning which Kinsella will be next. Once alone, Amanda questions if killing Caolon was right. Michael asks if she would rather be taking his money. She curses Eamon for attacking their family.

Eamon authorizes one of his men to kill Kem or Judge. Kem enters a building to collect money from Roddy. Fudge is on the phone with Viking when a drug user (Louise McCann) approaches asking to buy some drugs but he refuses. He gives the woman cash when Glen Wright (Ben Carolan) shoots him twice. Kem rushes to the car to find Fudge dead before fleeing the scene.

Nikita Murphy (Yasmin Seky) questions why Frank entrusts information to Dotser instead of Viking. She urges him to not let Dotser take what is his. They are getting intimate when Frank summons them. Inside, Kem informs Viking of Fudge’s death. Irate, Viking vows to kill whoever is responsible. Frank orders Kem to hand over his phone. Scanning Kem’s latest contacts, Frank sees an outgoing call to an unknown number above is number. Kem claims it is Roddy’s burner phone number. Frank dials the number to speak with Roddy who validates Kem’s story. When the call ends, Frank returns Kem’s phone.

Intoxicated, Anna calls Michael to ask why he killed her mum. Michael claims to have been “off his head” when he accidentally shot her. She questions his claim. He recalls how they played in the pool when she was little. He confesses to love her when she ends the call.

Amanda informs Jimmy of Fudge’s death. She warns against attending his funeral. Elsewhere, Birdy tells Michael that she understands why he killed Caolon. She assures him that it was the right thing to do.

Frank asks Beady (Ger Carey) to arrange a meeting with his former Tunisian supplier in Antwerp. Beady reluctantly agrees to do it but demands Frank never contact him again.

Amanda gives Angela Cunningham (Fiona Bell) 30,000 for Noel. Angela claims Noel was impressed with her refusal to accept Caolon’s 150,000 after Jamie Kinsella was killed. Angela accuses Amanda of trying to make up for her husband’s death. Amanda denies that is why she gave her the money. Angela questions what was so special about Jamie that led to so many killings. Amanda asks for the reg books and VRT that Noel had in his possession. Angela says they are evidence of fraud and money laundering before shutting the door. As she prepares to walk away, Angela throws the documents on the ground and threatens to harm her if she ever returns.

Viking watches a video of a bunch of guys taunting Fudge’s murder. Clayton Finn (Kyle Bradley Donaldson) warns Viking that he is next, followed by Frank. Elsewhere, Amanda asks Michael if he ever questioned if Jamie was his son. She reminds him of their having an affair when she got pregnant. Michael claims to have thought Jimmy was Jamie’s father. She says Michael is Jamie’s father when Jimmy returns home with news of the new supplier in Antwerp. Amanda suggests Eamon is trying to lure Frank out of town where he has no protection. Jimmy refutes her suggestion. Michael says it was him, he would not go to Belgium. Later, they warn Frank that Eamon may be involved in setting up the meeting with the supplier. Frank admits to not trusting Beady but they will be finished with a new supplier. Amanda asks if acquired drugs directly from Eamon or someone associated with him. Frank says Con Doyle (Keith McErlean) is Eamon’s wholesaler. She asks if Doyle supplies drugs to all dealers in Dublin. He tells her that Con Doyle supplies to all of Ireland. She suggests stealing Doyle’s stash. Viking, Birdy, Michael, and reluctantly, Frank are on board.

Viking suggests cutting Dotser out of the robbery scheme. Frank tells him that he trusts Dotser with his life. Birdy warns that Eamon could utilize Dotser to get to Frank. Sitting nearby, Nikita smiles.

Frank urges Michael to wear a Kevlar vest but he refuses. He informs Dotser that they have decided to leave him out of the robbery scheme. Amanda watches as Viking, Michael, and Frank pull out of the driveway. Later, Detective Liz Cullen (Esosa Ighodaro) tells Amanda that it is possible that Jamie was killed in retaliation to a previous shooting that involved a car at the dealership. Detective Paul Breslin (David Herlihy) reads off the BMW’s registration. Inputting the number into the database, Amanda sees the vehicle was registered to Viking. She lies to the detectives while deleting his name from the database. Amanda claims their clients oftentimes utilize aliases. Liz says they will get a court order to get access to the dealership’s computer if necessary. The episode ends.

 

Kin Review

Amanda insists on sending Anthony away to college to protect him. Jimmy isn’t keen on the idea but goes along with it. Michael learns he has epilepsy which he doesn’t share with his family. Eamon sets out to bring down the Kinsella family. He issues a threat to all suppliers in Dublin to not sell them drugs. Frank reaches out to Beady to schedule a meeting with a supplier in Antwerp. When Amanda learns of the meeting, she warns Jimmy that it is Eamon’s plan to put Frank in a dangerous position. Frank claims to have already considered it but knows they have no other option. She suggests stealing Con Doyle’s, Ireland’s biggest supplier, stash. Frank reluctantly agrees.

Amanda pays Noel 30,000 via Angela for registration and VRT documents for a vehicle. Angela blames the Kinsella family for her husband’s death. She returns the paperwork that validates Kingsford Motors is operating a fraud/money laundering scheme.

Eamon authorizes a hit on Fudge. Amanda urges Jimmy to skip the funeral to keep him safe.

Amanda learns that the BMW that Eric returned to the dealership was involved in a drive-by shooting. The detectives attribute Jamie’s murder to the shooting.

A decent episode but the story moves along too quickly. More focus needs to be placed on the character’s backstory and events as they occur. Little has been revealed about the Kinsella crime syndicate. Four episodes into the series and virtually no backstory. It’s doubtful that the details will be revealed in future episodes.

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