Mariah's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.

Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.

With Luke wounded and on the run, Misty faces a soul-searching interrogation. Mariah's rise to power takes a dark turn.

Luke gets closer to the truth about Reva and her part in his fate, while Mariah wrestles with the morality of her new role. Misty hunts for Luke.

In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.

Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.

With all of Harlem bearing witness, Luke takes on the fight of his life in hopes of emerging as the defender his city needs.