Full Circle: Season 2
Season two centers on Jimmy Parerra, a Chicago cop who, eighteen years prior, was inspired by Frank Serpico's similar act in New York City to blow the whistle on police corruption in Chicago. This whistleblowing action resulted in Jimmy's own father-in-law, Chief of Detectives Bud O'Rourke, being sent to federal prison for life. The narrative of the season begins as Bud is released from prison, returning with a stron
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Jimmy Parerra is a Chicago police officer who previously exposed police corruption in the department.
- Jimmy's whistleblowing was inspired by Frank Serpico's similar anti-corruption actions in New York City.
- Bud O'Rourke, who served as the Chief of Detectives and is Jimmy's father-in-law, was sent to federal prison for life as a direct result of Jimmy's actions.
- The season commences at the point when Bud is released from prison and is intent on pursuing revenge.
Season overview
Season two centers on Jimmy Parerra, a Chicago cop who, eighteen years prior, was inspired by Frank Serpico's similar act in New York City to blow the whistle on police corruption in Chicago. This whistleblowing action resulted in Jimmy's own father-in-law, Chief of Detectives Bud O'Rourke, being sent to federal prison for life. The narrative of the season begins as Bud is released from prison, returning with a strong intent to seek revenge against Jimmy for his past actions.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Jimmy and Richie
Mar 25, 2015 · 30 min
Richie makes an offer to his old friend Jimmy, who's in hiding, on behalf of Jimmy's incarcerated former father-in-law.
Richie and Shelly
Apr 1, 2015 · 30 min
Richie attempts to in list Shelly, Jimmy's ex-wife, into helping get Jimmy to work for Bud's crew again to save both of their lives.
Shelly and Katie
Apr 8, 2015 · 30 min
Shelly tells Katie the truth about Jimmy and Bud's past; Katie is incredulous at the extent of the corruption in the Chicago Police Department.
Katie and Paulie
Apr 15, 2015 · 30 min
Katie tries to convince Paulie that the police force he joined is corrupt and he needs to go to the Feds.
Paulie and Phil
Apr 22, 2015 · 30 min
Paulie wears a wire while out having drinks with Phil and tries to get a confession out of him.
Phil and Ellen
Apr 29, 2015 · 30 min
Ellen confronts Phil about his partner Paulie working with the FBI.
Ellen and Ken
May 6, 2015 · 30 min
Ellen pressures Ken to take the next step in the relationship.
Vera and Bud
May 20, 2015 · 30 min
Fresh out of jail, Bud goes on a date with Vera and tells her revenge on Jimmy is still on his mind.
Bud and Jimmy
May 27, 2015 · 30 min
Bud and Jimmy have their final confrontation at the Irish wake that ends there feud for good.