The major courtroom episode we have been predicting for weeks finally came and it did not disappoint. It’s so critical for the fulcrum or pivot episode of a season to deliver new twists and plot lines and Don’t Thank Me did that. The charges against Ghost have been dismissed (with prejudice), thanks to information and testimony from Angela. Tommy got Keisha sprung and has a situation brewing with the connect in Chicago. Ghost adds Marshal Williams to his body count before being released (RIP Charlie Murphy), and is now indebted to Tony Teresi. Plus, all of the outside threats Ghost didn’t have time to worry about while he was locked up, are all converging at once.
One of the many things I enjoy about Power is the depth of the characters. Angela has done her share of dirt, and has paid the price for some of her actions. She wrestles with perfection, moral conscience, and her Id. In last week’s episode she discovered information that proved Ghost didn’t kill Greg. The revelation of that information, on the one hand, would free an “innocent” man. But on the other, would have very harmful repercussions, not only for herself but all of her colleagues. Dating back to season one, we saw this with Angela. At her core, she believes in fairness and doing the right thing. What makes her compelling is she wrestles with that in a very human way. Trying to balance her feelings and search for happiness with what is right. Who hasn’t been a similar dilemma?
Before the big reveal when she takes the stand and blows up the prosecution’s case, and possibly her career, Angela goes to Sandoval with what she’s discovered. Of course he pulls rank and tells her they will not include the club footage as evidence. She then goes to the correctional facility and meets with Silver and Ghost where she doesn’t give up the video evidence but tells them how the prosecution plans to attack in the asset forfeiture hearing. Silver uses this information and puts Ghost on the stand instead of Tasha, a smart move initially. However when Ghost is cross-examined he loses his cool.
The motion to dismiss is a surprise to the prosecution, particularly when they find out Angela is the witness for the defense. She lays out how they ignored key evidence and then the team starts pointing fingers. There is enough evidence for an irate Judge Tapper to dismiss the charges, with prejudice. The key there is Ghost can be retried. Also of note, he perjured himself under oath by saying he never went to Greg’s apartment. Angela knows that to be false. Could there be a situation looming down the line where she has to decide once again between herself and Ghost?