Episode 2 - Gangsta.

The episode begins with the literal and figurative cleaning of Alex’s former life. Having been "claimed" by the Benriya (Handymen) after the death of her pimp, Alex exists in a state of shell-shocked displacement. Her presence in the Handymen’s office serves as the audience’s window into their daily routine, which is less about glamorous crime and more about mundane, gritty maintenance.

The episode reinforces the deep, unspoken bond between Worick and Nicolas. Worick acts as the social bridge, his charismatic and "normal" facade masking a dark history, while Nicolas remains the physical enforcer. Their chemistry is built on years of shared trauma, which the episode hints at through Worick’s scars and their effortless communication via sign language. Gangsta. Episode 2

Alex’s hallucinatory flashbacks to her life under Barry provide a stark contrast to the quiet, almost domestic atmosphere of the Benriya office. These sequences highlight the psychological toll of her past, suggesting that while she is physically free, her mind remains "hedged in"—a nod to the episode's title. The Twilight Subtext The episode begins with the literal and figurative