Ep 5. What Makes Sammy Run?

Detectives Lydia and Russell are dispatched to handle a domestic violence case, where a jealous boyfriend has attacked his girlfriend with an axe. As they gather evidence and interview witnesses, they discover that the situation is far more complicated than it first appeared.

Meanwhile, Officer Sammy Bryant is given a new partner in the form of Officer Nate Moretta, a seasoned cop who has just transferred from another precinct. Sammy is initially resistant to the new partnership, but he soon realizes that Nate's experience and expertise could be valuable assets on the job.

As they patrol the streets together, Nate begins to push Sammy out of his comfort zone and challenge him to be a better cop. But Nate also has secrets of his own, and as the two of them pursue a drug dealer through the city, Sammy begins to question whether his partner can be trusted.

Elsewhere, Detective Cooper is struggling with the aftermath of his recent shooting, both physically and emotionally. As his body heals, he finds himself increasingly isolated from his colleagues and struggling to come to terms with what he has done.

As the episode unfolds, we see each of these characters grappling with their own personal demons, even as they work to protect and serve the citizens of Los Angeles. The result is a gritty, intense episode that highlights the complexities and challenges of police work in a modern urban environment.