Rage

The narrative unfolds across roughly 25 years, beginning with a late-20th-century heist and escalating into a contemporary era. The arc follows Paul’s rise to legitimate business and his relapse into violence as the case deepens. The timeline anchors the sense of history and consequence that frames the family tragedy.

The story is set in Mobile, Alabama, a Southern port city on the Gulf Coast. It provides a backdrop for a crime-to-legitimacy arc, mixing suburban life with a dangerous underworld. Over decades, the city’s landscapes—from neighborhoods to industrial sites—frame Paul’s shift from mobster to builder. The local setting anchors the feud between Irish and Russian factions and the investigation that follows Caitlin’s disappearance.

🗡️ Vendetta

Past crimes seed a culture of vengeance that drives the present actions of Paul and his allies. The killing of rivals and the pursuit of Caitlin's killer fuels a cycle of violence that ethics alone cannot curb. The story shows how revenge can consume families, friendships, and futures. The final confrontation tests whether retaliation can ever truly end.

🏗️ Legacy

Paul’s attempt to go legitimate is shaped by his criminal past and the promises he makes to his wife and friends. The empire built on illicit funds stands in tension with the life he tries to lead, illustrating the difficulty of shedding a former identity. The construction business becomes a metaphor for rebuilding life—yet the old roots keep pulling him back. The arc questions whether true transformation is possible once violence becomes the currency of success.

👪 Family & Loyalty

The plot centers on Paul’s family—his wife Vanessa and daughter Caitlin—and the way loyalties fracture under pressure. Family affection clashes with criminal codes, revealing how near and dear relationships can be weaponized. The narrative probes whether love can temper or redeem a life steeped in crime. Ultimately, family ties become both motivation and casualty.

🔎 Truth & Corruption

Justice is messy as police, mob bosses, and informants all pursue answers. O'Connell’s code clashes with Chernov’s brutal pragmatism, while Mike’s confession reveals the deeper secret behind Caitlin’s disappearance. The search for truth exposes moral compromises and the cost of keeping secrets. The ending suggests truth is messy, costly, and sometimes fatal.