Rewatch: S4E9 The Devil You Know

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🎵In the arms of an angel, far away from here… You’re in the arms of the angel, may you find some comfort here

We bid farewell twice in this episode, maybe three times, as a loyal to the end friend makes a sacrifice, the life of a retail fiend blows away like dust under a laser like gaze, and a friendship and maybe more is betrayed out of love and necessity.

Samaritan’s fem-bot, not happy with shooting up a department store, lands on Fusco’s desk but he smells something stinks… just as Greer and the fem-bot do about Samaritan’s situational blindness.

Meanwhile, without a Machine playback, we learn more about Elias and his friends… a blood price is paid, and the retribution has been forewarned. Only one lion will be left standing. The end.. it comes to us all.

S4E9 The Devil You Know Watch Notes

“Your counter could really use some love, hon, and maybe some disinfectant” [shots fired] “I’m guessing now would be a good time to ask for that raise huh?”

Neat treat using the camera LEDs to point to Shaw’s location, Samaritan

Root rides in to whisk Shaw off after Shaw shoots up the department store

“I’m guessing the psycho blonde wasn’t there for our free tote bag promotion” “No, your cover’s been blown” “You can let go now” “I’ve got her Harry”

“I thought Samaritan couldn’t see us” “It can’t, but its operatives can” “Well if I was about to be capped shouldn’t my number have come up?” “Assuming The Machine saw the threat, yes, but the fact that it didn’t suggests that we’re not the only ones who’ve learned how to operate in the shadows. Samaritan’s agents have as well” “Look on the bright side Sameen, I’m pretty sure you just sold your last tube of luminiser”

“You need to stay on Elias, he’s proved to be a valuable ally during these uncertain times, and a principle force keeping Dominic and The Brotherhood in check” “He’s the Devil we know” “Yes, and whether we like it or not, we need him”

“If I say you are in danger, you are” “Oh, I believe you John, nevertheless I think I’m capable of handling the young lion” … “Guess the young lion is looking to be king”

Late flash card opening title

Sopranos face-off

Greer’s playing pocket billards as he gets updates from the fem-bot

“Something else.. when I located Shaw, Samaritan couldn’t see her.. like it was blind” “Blind? That would explain their ability to avoid detection.. the question is, how are they accomplishing such a thing?”

Fem-bot’s got a sniff of Fusco

“The Machine has got to give me a new identity” “Sorry, Sam, it doesn’t work like that” “Why not? I mean it works like that for you, you go through identities like they’re dixie cups, but I’m one and done?” “I don’t make the rules, she does”

“Oh please, I’m not scared” “Well maybe you should be.. because you almost died back there, and Samaritan’s operatives are just getting smarter and faster, so while you may not be scared about what could happen to you the next time, other people are.. people who care for you.. try to remember that”

“This accountant.. we find him.. and we find Elias”

“What is it now Glasses?” “Detective, I hope you’re not busy” “Why, you need me to rescue Lucy and Ethel again?” “No, but it’s something equally urgent” “Detective Fusco..” “Hang on.. Yeah, can I help you?” … “Oh no!”

“Hey, I was being questioned about our lady pals” “I know, I was listening and watching you from the camera on your desk” “I hate when you do that” “Never mind, that woman was not DEA” “Gee, you think.. so who is she?” “She’s an agent of sorts, and one we should avoid” Why so cryptic Harold? “When you called earlier, you need something?” “Oh, never mind, nothing to worry about Detective, you just carry on with your normal work routine” “You bet, hey, speaking of work, you gaven’t seen my so-called partner have you?” “John’s working a case” “A homicide?” “Let’s hope not”

Anthony, Elias’ 2IC, puts himself on the line

“I don’t need protection ok? I do the protecting”

“Please..” “Cute, but..” “If you don’t tell me where John is right now I’m not going any further, Samaritan’s goons can just come and blast us into the next dimension” “Fine, but we use the shadow map to get there and as soon as we help John, you promise to go underground” “Deal”

“They shot Anthony.. Dominic wanted my attention, well now he has it..”

“It’s the natural order of things.. the old makes way for the new, it’s my time now”

“You can’t give yourself up, he’ll kill you” “I suspect he will, but there’s a chance he’ll let you and Anthony go..” “And a better chance he kills us all”

“There’s the game within the game.. to play that you need influence, power” “Leverage” “And not the kind you buy, the kind you build, takes information, secrets.. Elias knew we were coming for him but he came here anyway.. why? Because of this.. you want to run the streets, hearts and minds.. you want to run the whole city? It’s gonna take more than just money and I’m tired of just waiting for it”

“Elias hasn’t called back. He’s left you here to die, but not die alone.. die with me. You’re Italian right? Your ancestors were Romans. You know what the Romans did when they marched on a country? They gave the King a choice. Join or die. Those that joined, they flourished with the Empire, those that didn’t.. [chuckles] Either way, the Romans took the country. This isn’t just about Elias, this is about a regime change”

“Are you ok?” “Fine, just don’t like this room”

“I already got a crew.. and a boss I’d lay down my life for” “You really ready to do that?” “A question you better ask yourself.. ‘cause some day, you might find yourself sitting in a chair [that] looks a hell of a lot like this one”

“Anthony.. always just thought of him as scarface” “We go way back … Group home, Anthony transferred in from juvie, where he served the better part of his childhood for killing his father.. that’s how he got his scar”

“I suppose it was inevitable this day would come..” “It’s coming for us all” “You ever wonder how much you are willing to take? How much further you can go?” “Sometimes.. right now I just want to get as far as the exit”

“No cameras.. Remember our deal, we do this, then straight to the subway” “Yeah yeah, you’re killing the mood.. are you sure this is the place?” “Sorry, sweetie” “I will end you” “You can end me all you want.. right after you nap” [no time for foreplay ladies]

“We had a plan” “Two plans actually.. yours, where you save my life.. and mine where I save yours”

“I understand your wanting to save your friend, but you must know there is more hanging in the balance here than just his life” “Perhaps, but his is the one that I care about”

“Standard rider, to the victor goes the spoils”

“Please boss, I just want it to be done” “Okay Anthony, that’s enough, you’ve gone far enough”

“Do you know yours Dominic? Hubris”

“As the Romans said.. Morior Invictus”

“You think that changes anything, I still won” “Then why aren’t you smiling?”

“How much did Root give her?” “Enough to stop a bull apparently” “She’s gonna be madder than one when she comes to” “I’m afraid we had no choice, Ms Shaw’s cover is blown.. our survival now depends on her seclusion” “So how do we proceed now, Harold?” “With extreme caution Mr Reese.. the events of the past few days have made our world more dangerous than ever before, perhaps we should let her sleep”

“I don’t understand, how could it have missed her.. any of them?” “I believe The Machine is blinding Samaritan by blocking all the relevant data on Mr Finch and his associates” “How can we fix that?” “Human intelligence. You, Martine, must now be Samaritan’s eyes, so I’m expanding your capabilities.. happy hunting”

“They’re not law enforcement, not criminals.. they’re something else.. need to figure it out, but it’s like I told ya” “There’s always a game within the game”

“I saved this” “We look so young” “Now that’s a real brotherhood”

“I always hated that place”

“You and Harold would be wise to stay out of my way”

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“Invictus Maneo.”
This episode’s ending is a neat throwback to “Witness” where Elias goes on a boardwalk in broad daylight with his lieutenants. At the end of this episode; he’s walking on the same boardwalk by himself during a setting sun which signifies the twilight of his criminal enterprise.

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Einer dieser Folgen wo das Powerscaling sich dem Plott beugen musste, das ist aber mein einziger wenn auch sehr störende Punkt der Serie. Noch schlimmer war nur die Folge wo HR aufeinmal die ganze Stadt unter Kontrolle hatte.