The sixth episode of Season 3, titled "Spooks" , aired on February 26, 2023 . Directed by Guillermo Navarro and written by Dean Imperial and Angelica Chéri, this episode sees Bumpy Johnson venturing into the burgeoning cocaine trade and navigating complex political webs involving the CIA. Core Plot Summary
For a detailed breakdown of the power shifts and CIA involvement in this episode, watch this recap:
: Mayme Johnson seeks a legitimate future by applying for a government contract for Palmetto, attempting to build a path outside the criminal underworld while Bumpy remains deeply entrenched.
: Cut out of the traditional heroin supply by Joe Colombo, Bumpy uses Jose Battle’s contacts to meet "Wild" Bill Harvey , a brash CIA agent. Bumpy successfully blackmails Harvey to secure a steady supply of cocaine and a 25% profit share, though he refuses to betray Malcolm X in the process.
: The episode references this real program, which historically attempted to use organized crime figures to eliminate the Cuban leader.