Can’t Front on Me

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

After arranging a drug distribution deal with the Chinese, Mariah distributes “Bushmaster heroin” throughout Harlem in an attempt do draw her rival out. She also throws a charity jam, well aware that Luke will come to protect the innocents when Bushmaster attacks her.

Our Take

This one moves the chess pieces well even if the board feels crowded. Alfre Woodard continues to be the best thing about the season, and her charity event gives the episode a nice pressure-cooker setting. The heroin subplot gets a bit tangled though, and some of the Bushmaster tension repeats beats we’ve already seen. Solid, if not a standout hour.