Ep 10. King's Castle

In Graceland season 1 episode 10, titled "King's Castle," tensions rise as the team tries to take down Briggs' former mentor, Arthur, who has links to the cartel. Mike goes undercover as a potential buyer, while Briggs tries to keep his emotions in check as he confronts Arthur.

The episode opens with Briggs receiving a gift from Arthur - a rare coin he had been searching for. Briggs is visibly conflicted as he reminisces about his time training with Arthur, who he views as a father figure. Charlie tries to reassure him that he can handle the mission, but Briggs is lost in thought.

Meanwhile, Mike is preparing to go undercover as a potential buyer for the cartel's drug operation. He practices his lines and studies the background information provided by their informant, Bello. Briggs reminds him to stay focused, but Mike seems to be struggling with the pressure of the mission.

As Mike makes his way to the cartel's headquarters, he meets with Bello, who gives him the signal to proceed. The atmosphere is tense as Mike is frisked and led to the meeting room, where he is introduced to the operation's leader, "the King."

The King is a menacing figure, and Mike does his best to play the part of a wealthy buyer interested in the operation. The King is amused by Mike's nervousness and asks him to prove his loyalty to the cartel. Mike is hesitant, but ultimately decides to make a bold move to gain the King's trust.

Back at Graceland, Briggs is struggling to deal with Arthur's presence. He is clearly uncomfortable as Arthur regales him with stories of their training days, and he seems to be on edge. Charlie steps in, pretending to be Briggs' girlfriend, and tries to distract Arthur with charming conversation.

Meanwhile, Mike's plan seems to be working. The King is impressed with his boldness, and invites him to his private quarters for a drink. Mike is conflicted, knowing that he needs to stay strong to maintain his cover, but also wanting to back out. The tension is palpable as the King pours a drink and sits down next to Mike.

At the same time, Briggs is facing off against Arthur. He confronts him about his involvement with the cartel, but Arthur denies everything. Briggs is clearly frustrated, and it's clear that their relationship is strained.

Back at the cartel's headquarters, Mike is sweating bullets. The King is pressing him for more information, but he can sense that something is off. Just as things come to a head, Mike receives a message from Charlie, giving him the signal to escape. He makes a run for it, and barely manages to escape with his life.

Back at Graceland, the team debriefs and tries to piece together the information they've gathered. It's clear that the mission was a failure, but they managed to gain some valuable intel. Briggs is conflicted about his relationship with Arthur, and it's clear that things will never be the same between them.

Overall, "King's Castle" is a tense and emotionally charged episode that showcases the strengths of the Graceland team. With strong performances from the cast and a gripping storyline, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show.