Released in 2017 , this season was highly praised by critics on Rotten Tomatoes for its gritty realism and bleak, non-aspirational depiction of organized crime.

The episode follows the immediate aftermath of the Season 2 finale, where Don Pietro Savastano was assassinated. Key plot points include:

The episode sets the tone for a season defined by "out with the old, in with the new," as younger characters begin to take over territories once held by veteran bosses.