Episode 3: 1920. Shortly before Prohibition goes into effect, two soon-to-be-unemployed bartenders in New York City find their friendship tested when one presents a dangerous proposition to the other.

Written by Sarah Shachat. Directed by Gabriel Urbina.

Be advised: this episode contains hateful language, gun violence, and mentions of mob activity.

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