Luke Cage Season 1: 13 Best Moments
2. Pop Is Assassinated (Episode 2: Code Of The Streets)
From the season premiere, it seemed like Pops was going to be Luke's sage father figure and a sure mainstay throughout the series...so what a surprise it was when he was killed in the crossfire as Tone attempted to murder Chico.
It was a genuinely surprising moment (especially if you've been avoiding the show's marketing) and, despite his brief screen time, unexpectedly affecting.
Pop's death had major consequences for the entirety of the season, and above all else, it made it incredibly easy to root for Luke to have his revenge.
Huge props to Frankie Faison for bringing the character to live with an agreeable warmth, even if his tenure on the show was ultimately short-lived.