Episode 8 of Season 2 of "Gangs of London" kicks off a couple of hours earlier, depicting Elliot meticulously bandaging Billy's arm while preparing to dispatch a fateful message to the Wallaces. Though Billy's condition is dire, he clings to life—at least for the moment.
Sean uncovers the intricate details of how Elliot located Billy, including Marian's pivotal role in intercepting Asif's shipment. Marian justifies her actions by claiming she shielded them from Koba's wrath, but Sean is anything but convinced. His fury knows no bounds as he grabs his mother, choking her fiercely before hurling her aside, vowing never to see or speak to her again. Venturing outdoors, Sean dials Billy, informing him of his imminent arrival.
Billy protests vehemently, imploring Sean that the entire situation is a setup. Yet, driven by the bonds of blood, Sean is unwavering in his determination to rescue his brother from impending doom. Meanwhile, Shannon has absconded with the heroin shipment, throwing their meticulously laid plans into chaos.
Upon learning of this development, Luan storms in with his gang, only to find Ed and Shannon fully prepared for confrontation. They unleash a hail of bullets, blasting through the wall and emerging on the other side to slaughter Luan's men. Ed then phones Luan, who stands outside, urging him to reconsider his course of action. Ed appeals to his reason, suggesting they seek a more amicable resolution. He reminds Luan of the ongoing turmoil elsewhere and emphasizes the value of having his wife back. To Luan's credit, the words seem to resonate, prompting him to retreat.
What unfolds amidst Saba, Faz, and Hakim is a tale of forced confrontations and unexpected turns. Koba, accompanied by his ruthless gang, returns Saba to Hakim with a chilling order: "Deal with her—it's your mess now." Hakim, cornered by Koba's watchful eye and relentless demand to sever ties with Saba, finds himself with little room to maneuver.
Enter Sean, desperation etched on his face, seeking Koba's aid to rescue his brother from Elliot's clutches. Koba, agreeing out of some hidden motive, marshals his gang for the impending mission, abandoning Hakim to his fate with Saba. Yet, Faz, with a heart of compassion, intervenes on Saba's behalf, ultimately leading to Hakim's tragic demise.
As for Koba, his fate is sealed in ignorance. Unaware of the unfolding drama, he chews on a hamburger at an isolated locale, suddenly struck by a nosebleed and an eerie numbness in his hand—symptoms of a stroke brewing within. Sean, watching with calculating eyes, reveals the cruel truth: Koba has been poisoned, his body gradually shutting down. Despite Koba's valiant effort to reach for his gun, his limbs betray him, and blood gushes from every orifice, painting a grim picture of his impending end. In the confined space of a car's backseat, Koba's life ebbs away, his final moments marked by helplessness.
Meanwhile, under the watchful gaze of CCTV cameras at a petrol station, Sean discreetly disposes of Koba's lifeless body in the trunk of the car. It transpires that this grim act was orchestrated by Elliot, who had masterminded the entire deception—the airfield being a mere diversion, the true target an abandoned scrapyard hidden from plain sight. Sean, fulfilling his end of the bargain, calls Elliot to inform him of Koba's fate, the final chapter of their intricate plot unfolding with chilling precision.
During the climactic confrontation, Billy, despite occupying the front seat, dexterously retrieves a screwdriver from the glove compartment. The tension mounts as he subtly conceals it within his sleeve. Elliot guides Billy to their predetermined meeting spot, where Billy is forced to kneel while Sean is instructed to relinquish his firearm and jacket.
In a swift and unexpected move, Billy draws out the screwdriver, plunging it into Elliot's hand. This provides Sean with the opening he needs to intervene, diving at Elliot and igniting a fierce struggle between the two adversaries.
Sean disarms Elliot further by flinging oil into his eyes, obscuring his vision. However, amidst the scuffle, Elliot regains the upper hand, lifting Sean off his feet and choking him mercilessly. As Sean struggles to breathe, he taunts Elliot, "Your father would be proud." Meanwhile, Billy pleads desperately for Elliot to desist, but the scene abruptly cuts to black.
The season finale of "Gangs of London" Season 2 concludes with Elliot speeding away from the chaotic scene with Billy by his side. The camera pans across the scrapyard, revealing Sean still dangling in peril, yet alive due to Elliot's unfulfilled promise. Elliot harbors ambitions to usurp Sean Wallace's position and seize control of the city, aided by Shannon and Ed.
While Sean languishes behind bars, Asif unveils his new asset: a hardened and loyal Lale, who has undergone a transformation and now serves him faithfully. Billy pays a visit to Sean in prison, while Marian arrives at a subsequent gang meeting, where Elliot is also present. The episode draws to a close as the characters exchange meaningful glances, setting the stage for future developments.
