Ep 9. Bonanno Split

John "Bonanno" Joseph Bonanno, one of the most influential and powerful mob bosses in New York City, has had enough of the Italian-American mafia's power struggles. He knows that the Five Families can never truly be united, and he is determined to break away and form his own crime syndicate.

But Bonanno's split from the other bosses won't be easy. He needs to convince his own men to follow him into a dangerous and uncertain future, and he must also find a way to protect himself and his family from the inevitable retaliation of those he is leaving behind.

Meanwhile, Bumpy Johnson is also feeling the heat from his own rivals. The deadly war between him and the Genovese Family is escalating, and Bumpy knows that he needs to make a move soon if he wants to come out on top. But with his own allies doubting his leadership and the police cracking down on his operations, Bumpy's options are limited.

As Bonanno and Bumpy navigate their own paths to power, they must also contend with the shifting political landscape of 1960s America. The civil rights movement is gaining momentum, and new laws and regulations are making it harder for them to operate in the shadows. With the FBI breathing down their necks and old alliances breaking apart, the Godfather of Harlem is facing his toughest challenges yet. Will he be able to survive, or will he fall victim to the same violence and corruption he once helped to control?