The second episode of _MobLand_ season two, titled "Song 2," skillfully combines intense action with sharp and often witty dialogue, continuing to develop complex character relationships. One notable scene features a tense, somewhat surreal meeting between the antagonist Frankie (Johnny Flynn) and corrupt cop Colin Tattersall (Toby Jones) in a beauty salon. Their conversation revolves around the historical assassination of King Henry IV by religious zealot François Ravaillac, comparing Ravaillac's brutal execution and fanaticism to the current tensions surrounding Harry (Tom Hardy) and the Harrigan crime family.

Tattersall paints a metaphor of Harry being pulled apart by “four horses,” representing the different forces in his life: his wife Jan (Joanne Froggatt), his daughter Gina (Teddie Allen), Conrad and Maeve Harrigan (Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren), and a mysterious fourth horse implied to be Bella Harrigan (Lara Pulver). This metaphor underscores Harry's precarious position emotionally and strategically, especially as Bella attempts to seduce him and Jan pushes for a divorce. The episode also hints at family dysfunction and internal strife, with Conrad struggling with brain chemistry changes affecting impulse control, while Maeve engages in sinister plots involving poisoning and manipulation.

Political and power struggles escalate dramatically near the episode’s conclusion. Multiple violent attacks unfold simultaneously: Paul's cousin is shot, Gina and Eddie’s men are eliminated, and Zosia (Jasmine Jobson) is kidnapped. At Bella and Kevin’s home, Frankie leads a bloody assault, killing bodyguards and cornering Bella in a bathroom. The tension peaks when Frankie calls Conrad, holding Bella hostage and threatening violence, ending the episode with a chilling "Bang!" as the credits roll. This cliffhanger amps up the stakes and leaves viewers eager for the next installment.

While the episode excels with layered storytelling and strong character dynamics, the reviewer expresses mild frustration with the Jan and Gina subplots, finding them somewhat clichéd and predictable. Nonetheless, _MobLand_ season two continues to maintain, if not exceed, the quality of its first season, blending high-stakes crime drama with nuanced emotional narratives. The evolving interplay between characters like Harry, Conrad, and Maeve, especially with Conrad's medical condition and Maeve's malice, promises further intense developments ahead.