Teddy strikes it big and performs live, but it proves to be his last gig as one of Ernie's colleagues shoot Teddy dead point-blank. He loves Stella and despite Chin Gigante's (Vincent D'Onforio) warning to leave Teddy alone, he goes to meet the couple. And Ernie is a man now who has serious doubts about his career as a Mafia man. The episode also ties up the Ernie (Rafi Gavron)- Stella (Lucy Fry)- Teddy Greene (Kelvin Harrison Jr,) love triangle. A phrase that made the headlines after Kennedy's assassination. Despite a stern warning to not comment on Kennedy's death, Malcolm speaks about the white man's error and uses the famous and controversial phrase "Chickens come home to roost". Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch) uses the opportunity to make his feelings clear when Elijah Muhammed asks him to take his place on the Lester Wolff Show. (Giancarlo Esposito) mourns the death of his friend while Bumpy sends off Mayme (Ilfenesh Hadera) and Margaret off to a safe place. Kennedy's assassination and the repercussions it has on the people of Harlem. The finale's plot heavily centers around President John F. And he promises that this would end in one way- "Mutually assured destruction". This was a man who fought tooth and nail for his people and he's not letting scums ruin it for him. Except, Bumpy still walks out making the most epic statement the series has seen- "I am the mob's worst nightmare" and rightfully so. Each of them has their reasons as they "summon" Bumpy for a round table warning. The Italian Mafia is miffed and wants Bumpy's head on a platter. This series was meant to be a look at mobsters' personal lives and the creators have managed to bring in that element seamlessly while also chronicling the historical moments of the time. The episode also goes on to prove that this was a series that did more than just establish Bumpy as a man out of prison looking at claiming back what was rightfully his. Every episode of the gangster drama has managed to be a compelling affair and 'Chickens Come Home to Roost' just joins the bandwagon. 'Godfather of Harlem's hour-long riveting finale comes to a gripping end leaving the door open for a potential season 2. This review contains spoilers for 'Godfather of Harlem' episode 10: 'Chickens Come Home to Roost'
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