Diamond & Jenard Plot Against Tommy Egan in Power Book IV Season 3 Ep 6

The Sampson brothers, who entered the series with a heavy load of betrayal, prison time, and mistrust, have apparently found the one factor strong enough to unite them: removing Tommy from their operation entirely. It’s not unimportant either. Tommy’s frustration is boiling rather than simmering.

Power Book IV: Force has teased the tense alliance between Diamond, Jenard, and the ever-shifting Tommy Egan for two seasons. That shaky partnership finally unravels in Season 3, Episode 6.

When Opportunity Knocks, Loyalty Becomes Optional

Money is the only thing that causes the explosion. There is a significant amount of it. Jenard reveals a new product with a direct fentanyl pipeline coming straight out of Hong Kong. It is supposed to be strong enough to withstand being stepped on nine or ten times.

The profit margins are so high that they can overshadow alliances, histories, and well-worn street codes.

Jenard finds the opportunity too significant to ignore. This kind of moral crossroads has shaped Diamond’s entire arc. He’s been trying to decide between who he wants to be and who the streets insist he must stay. But when Jenard confronts him with the fundamental question: How long are you going to let this white boy run our business? That internal struggle becomes external. The moment is explosive, not because of the plug, but because Diamond understands that he cannot continue to defend Tommy without appearing weak to his own people.

Old Wounds, New Motivations

Jenard’s hostility towards Tommy is just one aspect of Diamond’s problems, which are much more complex. Tommy’s decisions cause him resentment, especially when he repurposes their guns without consulting them, which is a breach of both respect and power. Diamond acknowledges that it’s not just a case of overreaching operationally. It’s symbolic.

Tommy is behaving like the leader, and Chicago is not designed to accept an outsider making decisions. Jenard takes advantage of that insecurity. He pushes Diamond with the kind of psychological precision only a brother can. He is inquiring about his authority, loyalty, and even his manhood. And it works. Diamond folds, not because he wants to betray Tommy, but because he’s worn out of keeping the peace while Tommy barrels ahead recklessly.

The Coalition: Where Politics Become Weapons

The act of plotting against Tommy is one thing. Another option is to comply with the rules of the Chicago drug ecosystem. The brothers are aware that Tommy won’t back down easily and that attacking him would start a war that they’re not prepared for. Jenard suggests a simpler course of action: utilizing the Coalition. Every crew is entitled to a vote under coalition law. If Tommy is defeated, they can secure him without firing a single shot. Jenard is confident that this is the plan he has been anticipating since Tommy’s first day in the city.

Despite being reluctant, Diamond finally agrees. As a result, Chicago’s battle shifts from alleys and safehouses to back rooms and political maneuvering.

What This Means for the Rest of the Season

The Sampson brothers’ story encompasses a range of topics beyond just rebellion. It is also about change. Tommy’s chaos is something they’re holding back from reacting to for the first time. Instead of attempting to control him, they devise their own plans and challenge his dominance by combining his unpredictability with thoughtful thought.

Tommy, known for being unpredictable, may finally have to face opponents who can outthink him, not just outfight him.

This betrayal is more dangerous than a simple double-cross because it stems from ego, pride, fear, ambition, and money. Tommy can see bullets coming. He cannot avoid politics. Episode 6 reveals that Tommy Egan and the Sampson brothers may not be able to coexist in Chicago for much longer. And the next steps won’t just redraw alliances; they might rewrite the city’s entire power structure.

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