Warning! SPOILERS about Mayor of Kingstown season 3, episode 6 ahead.

Summary

Beginning with Mariam’s funeral,Mayor of Kingstownseason 3 established early on how big of a loss her death constituted – however, one character’s story arc inMayor of Kingstownseason 3, episode 6 showed she could easily be Mariam’s successor in the way she spoke truth to power. Ever sinceMayor of Kingstownseason 1 introduced the McLusky brothers and how the informal role of mayor embroiled them in shady dealings with criminals, it also presented Mariam’s staunch opposition to the role. While she accepted Mitch’s involvement, she opposed Mike’s after Mitch’s death kickstarted the events ofMayor of Kingstown.

Although Mariam opposed Mike taking over Mitch as mayor, she helped those coming in contact with Mike because of his role. Indeed, Mariam tried helpingIris inMayor of Kingstownseason 2, even when she was a flight risk and brought the fight to her house. Unlike many characters who chose revenge inMayor of Kingstown, Mariam refused to do so, and when a young boy mugged her, she refused to press charges after she learned how the police had mistreated him. OneMayor of Kingstownseason 3 story hinted a character might take over Mariam’s mantle as a do-gooder.

Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky and Tobi Bamtefa as Bunny Washington in Mayor of Kingstown season 3

How That Shocking Death Will Affect Bunny For The Rest Of Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3

Mayor of Kingstown season 3, episode 6’s major death shows Kingstown’s new players aren’t afraid to hit anyone if doing so can help them defeat Bunny.

Tracy’s Complaint To The Warden Shows She’s Looking Out For The Prisoners In Mayors Of Kingstown

The Warden Compares Tracy To Mariam

Tracy’s return to work after giving birth to Mitch not only highlighted how she was too entangled within the prison system working as a nurse in prison but also introduced a story arc for her involving an oldMayor of Kingstownseason 1 character.Mayor of Kingstownseason 3, episode 6 shone a brighter light on Tracy’s path, asthe episode saw Tracy taking a stand against how the guards were treating a pregnant inmate about to give birth and being willing to report Cherry’s situation to the warden. Both events highlight the similarities between Tracy’s attitude and Mariam’s.

The warden herself welcomed Tracy in her office inMayor of Kingstownseason 3, episode 6 by telling her that Mariam raised plenty of problems when she visited her office,drawing similarities between Tracy’s impending complaint and Mariam’s multiple attempts to change the status quo in the prisons. Tracy using the correct terminology when discussing Cherry’s condition showed she took to heart how unjust was that nobody did anything to protect Cherry, given that she could have only become pregnant while in prison.The exchange with the warden proved Tracy embodied Mariam’s boldest characteristics, speaking truth to powerlike her late mother-in-law.

Nishi Munshi as Tracy McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown season 3

Cherry’s Return To Mayor Of Kingstown Crowns Tracy As Mariam’s Heir

Mariam Listened To Cherry After She Accused The CO She Killed Of Assault

Mayor of Kingstownseason 3 honored Mariameven through Tracy’s actions, asthe convict Tracy took an interest to had a lengthy history with Mariam. Indeed, not only did Mariam teach Cherry inMayor of Kingstownseason 1, but she was also forced to interrogate her after Cherry killed a rookie guard in retaliation for killing a Crip. The prison wanted Mariam to coax Cherry into admitting she hadn’t been assaulted by the guard she killed, but Mariam actually listened to Cherry, hearing her history of violence and refusing to do the prison’s bidding.

Mayor of Kingstownseason 3reintroducing Cherry brilliantly set up Tracy as Mariam’s heir, as both women realized the injustices Cherry suffered even when the prison ignored them. However, while Mariam couldn’t do much to help Cherry, Tracy brought Cherry’s case to the warden, highlighting how important it was that the injustices Cherry suffered didn’t go unpunished, effectively continuing Mariam’s job with Cherry and becoming herMayor of Kingstownseason 3 replacement.

Natasha Marc as Cherry in Mayor of Kingstown season 3

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