By Roy Cohn | [s3e2] The One Inspired

Michael Sheen’s portrayal of Roland Blum is a "hammy cartoon version" of the real Roy Cohn, designed to evoke his ferociousness and unscrupulous devotion to winning.

: Blum’s dialogue frequently mirrors Cohn’s (and subsequently Donald Trump’s) real-world "sleazy nuggets of wisdom," such as: "There can be beauty in a well-told lie". "You never, ever apologize". "Attack, counterattack, and never admit defeat". The Legacy of Roy Cohn [S3E2] The One Inspired by Roy Cohn

The episode uses Blum to examine the historical and political impact of Roy Cohn (1927–1986). Key historical facts about Cohn mentioned or alluded to in the context of the series include: Michael Sheen’s portrayal of Roland Blum is a