But other relationships start and stop. The Caffee’s long-lost Irish cousin Colin comes back and reconnects with the father he never knew, while trying to get on the good side of the Caffee matriarch, Rose. After repairing both of those relationships, Colin again loses his father, but at least finds a surrogate brother in Michael; he becomes an important associate in Michael’s criminal plans to take over the Irish Mob from Freddie. Michael is himself working through a relationship complete with an unwanted pregnancy.
The culmination of all the family and relationship issues is the Thanksgiving episode, probably the single strongest of the Season 2 set. It’s filled with humor, violence, and a pivotal plot point.
The byzantine plot actually moves along at a strong pace and is able to weave in and out of storylines and episodes without losing focus. The writing is sharp and crisp, and long monologues are virtually non-existent. The entire cast is excellent, with Ethan Embry’s Briggs taking the prize for best performance of the ensemble. Brotherhood is a strong show, and an urban crime drama that should take its place with The Sopranos and The Wire at the top of the class.
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