The twelfth episode of Season 1, titled " Up in Smoke ," originally aired on February 19, 2023. This episode serves as a significant turning point for several key characters, balancing high-stakes police work with brewing political tension and personal drama. Plot Summary: The Investigation
The central case follows a string of robberies targeting legal marijuana dispensaries in the area. Detective Tommy Killian (Kevin Rankin) takes point on the investigation but quickly finds himself in a complicated situation when a connection emerges that threatens to derail his personal life. Specifically, Killian becomes increasingly aggressive in his questioning of a local chef and investor named George, leading to significant friction with his girlfriend, Corinne, who is not happy with how he uses his authority to pressure George's family. Eps12East New York - Season 1
: Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood (Amanda Warren) faces a blast from her past when she realizes the owner of one of the robbed dispensaries, Jamal Hayes, was someone she personally arrested years prior under harsher drug laws. This dynamic highlights the show’s ongoing exploration of police reform, culminating in Haywood returning recovered money to Hayes in an effort to "make things right". The twelfth episode of Season 1, titled "