When a home invasion leaves three people dead in Miami, Crockett has reason to believe it is the work of Frank Hackman, the murderer of Crockett's former partner who lied about his alibi in order to be released from prison. When Sonny supposedly kills Hackman's girlfriend during a raid, Hackman seeks revenge against Sonny- which brings deadly results.
Review: For fans who were less than satisfied with the fourth season of Miami Vice, you are rewarded here beyond your wildest imagination. "Deliver Us From Evil" is not only one of the season's high points, but for the entire series as well. Miami Vice was always very good at resolving loose ends. Originally seen in "Forgive Us Our Debts" from season three, Frank Hackman was released from prison when a string of lies and false alibis found him removed from death row and back on the street. This was particularly grueling for Crockett due to the fact that supposedly overwhelming evidence led Crockett to believe Hackman in fact did not kill his former partner. As a result, Crockett was the one formally responsible for letting him get out of jail. Irony again is a factor in this episode when the bullet that killed Hackman's girlfriend was not even from Crockett's gun, but with Hackman's. Also ironic was the fact that Caitlin avoided death at the hands of the record executives, but met an untimely end when she was caught in Hackman's crossfire. Finally, Hackman states at the end of the episode that he is an unarmed man to Crockett. However, the scene then shifts to his dead body in which a pistol is held in his hand. This was concealed by the book Hackman was reading.
The writer's definately found a interesting way to kill off Caitlin in the storyline, although Tubbs had reached a similar fate when Calderone's son killed his sister (Tubbs former lover) and (supposedly) his son in "Sons and Lovers." In closing, this is an episode that is essential to every true Miami Vice fan, and sets the stage for the even more dramatic season ending cliffhanger.
5 out of 5 stars
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Hello. Can you please help me? I have a friend who appeared as an extra when she was about 10 years old. We're pretty sure the year the episode ran on Miami Vice would be 1988. Possibly 1987. The scene she should be in is an outside scene set at a carnival/festival during the day. Gunshots ring out during the festival (could be a parade as well, maybe Cuban?) and she runs screaming along with other people. If you have any idea what episode it might be in that would be great. Sorry I don't have much more info but that's all I got! Thanks again.
Hi, it could be Episode 16 of Season Four: Honor Among Thieves?" There is a carnival scene where Crockett and Tubbs are chasing the killer.
Hope this helps!
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