Ep 7. Poison

After the explosive events of the previous episodes, Gomorrah season 2 episode 7 titled Poison continues to unravel the intricate web of violence and power struggles in the world of organized crime. The episode starts with Ciro (Marco D'Amore) now back in Naples and fully immersed in the sinister workings of the Savastano clan. He is tasked with controlling an area that has been neglected by the organization since Don Pietro's (Fortunato Cerlino) arrest. In doing so, Ciro must deal with the escalating competition between different groups all vying for a piece of the lucrative drug trade.

Meanwhile, Conte's (Giuseppe de Domenico) power continues to grow, as he strikes a deal with Scianel (Cristiana Dell'Anna), the fierce leader of a rival clan. However, his attempt to expand his influence coincides with a vicious attack on one of his most trusted associates, leaving him shaken and vulnerable. With his empire under threat from both external and internal forces, Conte finds himself walking a dangerous tightrope.

On the other side of town, Genny (Salvatore Esposito) continues to struggle with his new responsibilities as the head of the Savastano family. Though he tries to assert his authority, he finds himself constantly at odds with his mother, Imma (Maria Pia Calzone), who still exerts a powerful influence over the organization. This culminates in a tense confrontation between the two of them, as they each battle for control over the direction of the Savastano clan.

But tensions are not limited to the world of organized crime. Putting a new twist on the familiar narrative of the police vs criminals, the episode delves into the complicated personal lives of the cops on the case. Officer Marinelli (Fabio De Caro), who has been working closely with Ciro for some time, is struggling to balance his duty to uphold the law with his loyalty to his friend. In a gripping scene, he finds himself caught in the middle of a violent altercation that tests his loyalties and his moral compass.

As the episode unfolds, the various threads of the story come together in a thrilling and explosive climax. With the stakes higher than ever and tensions boiling over on all sides, the characters must each navigate the treacherous landscape of organized crime and make alliances in unexpected places if they hope to survive the ongoing power struggles. Poison, like the rest of Gomorrah, is a masterful exploration of the complex and often brutal world of the Italian mafia, where alliances are made and broken in an instant and only the ruthless survive.