Tommy Egan is spiraling fast in Power Book IV: Force Season 3, and Episode 3, titled “There Is Always a Price to Pay,” is shaping up to be the moment everything truly falls apart. After starting a war in Episode 2 and alienating nearly everyone around him, Tommy now faces the consequences of his impulsive decisions—and some of those consequences are coming from the very people he trusts most. Here’s everything Episode 3 is setting up, what the synopsis hints at, and how the season’s main conflict is forming.
Episode 3 Synopsis Breakdown
Official synopsis: “As Tommy does damage control with allies, Diamond and Jennard devise a plan to deal with D-Mac, and Vic plots his next move.”
It sounds vague, but with behind-the-scenes clues and Episode 2’s fallout, we can clearly see what direction things are heading.
The Fall of the Flynns
The Flynn family is officially done.
Claudia Might Switch Sides
Claudia has:
- Lost power
- No allies
- No protection
- Zero leverage with Stacy’s task force
She’s under constant threat and has nothing left to negotiate with. Switching sides might be her only way to survive—and Tommy is the only one who can offer true protection. Don’t be surprised if she is the one who approaches him, not the other way around.
Stacy’s Case Is Dead
With Vic gone, Claudia unstable, and her personal life falling apart, Stacy’s crusade against Tommy is collapsing. The case is costing her everything, and she may soon realize it’s a fight she cannot win.
Vic: Running Out of Time
In the promo, Tommy suggests he’s “done” with Vic. Early theories pointed toward Tommy killing him—but that may not happen immediately.
Vic has become useless to Tommy. He can only play both sides for so long before he becomes a liability. Even if Tommy spares him now, Vic’s fate seems sealed. His days are numbered.
The War Tommy Started Is Backfiring
Blowing up the Marcus Cartel warehouse looked badass at first, but Episode 2 made the consequences clear. Tommy’s aggression is:
- Eroding trust
- Scaring off his own men
- Making him look unstable
- Weakening the CBI partnership
CBI soldiers want leadership—not a ticking time bomb.
Jennard Is Quietly Winning
Jennard is flawed, but he understands people. While Tommy is burning bridges, Jennard is rebuilding them. Diamond is starting to listen to him again, and that is dangerous for Tommy.
Why Diamond Prefers Jennard Right Now
- Jennard speaks with control
- Tommy speaks with rage
- Jennard analyzes situations
- Tommy jumps into chaos head-first
It’s becoming easier to trust Jennard’s logic over Tommy’s temper.
Diamond Wants D-Mac Dead
This might be the darkest twist of all.
Diamond is determined to eliminate D-Mac. Jennard wants to keep him alive—for now. But this secret can’t hold forever. When Jennard eventually exposes Diamond’s intentions, it will shatter Tommy and Diamond’s partnership completely.
How Diamond Plans to Do It
Diamond can’t kill D-Mac directly without turning Tommy into an enemy. So the plan is simple—and brutal:
- Push D-Mac deeper into the war
- Put him on the front lines
- Let the battlefield take him out
It’s cold, strategic, and exactly the kind of move Diamond believes he needs to survive.
Episode 3 Sets Up the Season’s Core Conflict
The true battle of Season 3 is not Tommy vs. the Marcus Cartel. It’s Tommy vs. Diamond—a fractured partnership breaking under pressure, betrayal, and rising tension within CBI.
FAQs
1. Will Tommy find out Diamond wants D-Mac dead?
Eventually yes, and it will likely destroy their alliance.
2. Is Claudia really switching sides?
All signs point to yes. She has no other option.
3. Will Vic survive the season?
Highly unlikely. His usefulness is gone, and Tommy doesn’t keep liabilities alive for long.
4. Is the Marcus Cartel the main villain this season?
No. The real threat is internal betrayal within CBI.
5. Why is Tommy losing control?
His impulsiveness, harsh leadership, and emotional decisions are pushing allies away.
Conclusion
Episode 3 is the beginning of Tommy’s biggest downfall yet. With CBI splitting, allies turning cold, the Flynns collapsing, and D-Mac in danger, Tommy is surrounded by enemies—many of them from his own inner circle. The war he started may be the war that destroys everything he’s built.