EPISODE CONTEXT

Following the premiere's devastating origin story that sent Avilio back to Lawless with vengeance on his mind, this second episode marks the critical first phase of infiltration into the Vanetti family power structure. It introduces key alliances, rivalries, and the inter-family tensions — particularly with the Orco family — that will fuel the escalating power struggles across the remaining ten episodes. This is foundation-laying at its most essential, establishing the web of relationships Avilio will need to exploit and ultimately destroy.