 Barnfather's youth is another indicator that Giardello was passed over by the Bosses for not cooperating in a political manner.Despite the various racial setbacks, Gee nevertheless advances in the department, managing to find camaraderie amongst many of the department's officers while maintaining a supportive attitude of Baltimore's majority African American community.Near the end of the final season, Giardello is finally offered the Captaincy and he tentatively accepts.