A series of botched drug deals ending in murder has the vice squad suspecting that there may be a leak involving the department.
Review: Very strong episode in which Philip Michael Thomas gives a solid performance. Except the bloody violence which is a staple of season four, nothing really stands out here. Just strong acting all around and a semi-believable script. The only weak point in the whole episode occurs at the end when the last crooked cop shows up and immediately recognizes Tubbs from the department. I even saw that one coming. He at least could have shaved his beard! I know that's being nit picky, but definitely not an episode to miss.
4 out of 5 stars
Monday, November 5, 2007
Episode 85- Hell Hath No Fury...- 3/11/88
A rape victim who Trudy befriends fears for her life when the man who raped her is released from jail, possibly seeking revenge on his former victim.
Review: This episode could have been much better, but at least Trudy gets a better story line. The viewer is completely convinced that the rapist is indeed out for revenge on Ellen up until the very end of the episode, which once again delivers an ironic twist. If you notice something different in this episode, it is the first episode of Miami Vice to not have featured pop songs from any musical artist. A disappointment comapred to the episodes of the previous weeks, but not unwatchable. Just average.
2.5 out of 5 stars
Review: This episode could have been much better, but at least Trudy gets a better story line. The viewer is completely convinced that the rapist is indeed out for revenge on Ellen up until the very end of the episode, which once again delivers an ironic twist. If you notice something different in this episode, it is the first episode of Miami Vice to not have featured pop songs from any musical artist. A disappointment comapred to the episodes of the previous weeks, but not unwatchable. Just average.
2.5 out of 5 stars
Episode 84- Honor Among Thieves?- 3/4/88
As Crockett and Tubbs go undercover to close in on a local drug lord, teenage girls are found murdered in Miami with the drug lord's coccaine in their body. The cops are reluctant to pursue the case for fear of blowing their operation, but the killer is closer to them than they think.
Review: Creepy, ironic (again), and action packed, "Honor Among Thieves?" is also one of season four's best offerings. Rock and a Hard Place could also be used as the title of this episode, due to the fact that Sonny and Rico's source for their case is the killer himself! Sonny must preside over Delgado's trial because both of them will be killed if he can't get him off the hook. It's also nice to see Tubbs finally lay out an ass whooping on that racist guy from Georgia as well. The only problem with this episode is the ending, which is almost a carbon copy of "Indian Wars," with both antagonists falling to their deaths (in the same fashion), and Vice getting their drug lord unintentionally.
4 out of 5 stars
Review: Creepy, ironic (again), and action packed, "Honor Among Thieves?" is also one of season four's best offerings. Rock and a Hard Place could also be used as the title of this episode, due to the fact that Sonny and Rico's source for their case is the killer himself! Sonny must preside over Delgado's trial because both of them will be killed if he can't get him off the hook. It's also nice to see Tubbs finally lay out an ass whooping on that racist guy from Georgia as well. The only problem with this episode is the ending, which is almost a carbon copy of "Indian Wars," with both antagonists falling to their deaths (in the same fashion), and Vice getting their drug lord unintentionally.
4 out of 5 stars
Episode 83- Indian Wars- 2/26/88
When Castillo uncovers a connection with a local drug kingpin and a drug smuggling operation on an Indian reservation, Tubbs is sent undercover to the reservation to discover the source.
Review: Decent episode, where the recurring theme of irony again makes its presence known. In the end, Vice get who they want, but for all the wrong reasons. As Tubbs digs deeper into the way of life on the reservation, he realizes that the motives of Joe Dan (Patrick Bishop- Magnum P.I.) are not for the betterment of the reservation, but instead are racially motivated for his own personal fulfillment. Seeing Castillo in an undercover role brings a new depth to his personality that is not always shown in the Metro Dade Department.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Review: Decent episode, where the recurring theme of irony again makes its presence known. In the end, Vice get who they want, but for all the wrong reasons. As Tubbs digs deeper into the way of life on the reservation, he realizes that the motives of Joe Dan (Patrick Bishop- Magnum P.I.) are not for the betterment of the reservation, but instead are racially motivated for his own personal fulfillment. Seeing Castillo in an undercover role brings a new depth to his personality that is not always shown in the Metro Dade Department.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Episode 81- Vote Of Confidence- 2/12/88
When Crockett and Tubbs raid a local brothel, they encounter a local politician who is seeking government office. What ensues is a tale of bribery, death, gambling, and corruption as the two cops find out what the world of politics is really like.
Review: Strong episode that has all the elements of the first four seasons wrapped into one. Light humor mixed with some dark moments (the scene leading up to and including Frasier's death in particular) are some of the episodes strong points. The writer's could have built of Frasier's gambling addiction a little better, and sometimes you aren't totally convinced that Pierce is married to his wife let alone her caring about his disappearance. All together, a very good episode and one of the highlights of season four.
4 out of 5 stars
Review: Strong episode that has all the elements of the first four seasons wrapped into one. Light humor mixed with some dark moments (the scene leading up to and including Frasier's death in particular) are some of the episodes strong points. The writer's could have built of Frasier's gambling addiction a little better, and sometimes you aren't totally convinced that Pierce is married to his wife let alone her caring about his disappearance. All together, a very good episode and one of the highlights of season four.
4 out of 5 stars
Episdoe 80- The Cows of October- 2/5/88
A potential drug bust goes awry when a cow breeder is found at the scene claiming that the Cubans stole his canister of bull semen, which could bring disastrous results for The Department of Agriculture.
Review: This premise rivals "Missing Hours" for the DUMBEST premise ever for a Miami Vice Episode. Bull semen? Several scenes of this episode had the actor's laughing. Only problem was, I don't think they were acting! The confusing plot twists don't help matters. What is actually interesting is the fact that not a single person dies in this episode, a rarity for Miami Vice. Watch for the ending when Sonny "thinks" he has Calvin beat at his own game. Not an awful episode, but not a really good one either.
2 out of 5 stars
Review: This premise rivals "Missing Hours" for the DUMBEST premise ever for a Miami Vice Episode. Bull semen? Several scenes of this episode had the actor's laughing. Only problem was, I don't think they were acting! The confusing plot twists don't help matters. What is actually interesting is the fact that not a single person dies in this episode, a rarity for Miami Vice. Watch for the ending when Sonny "thinks" he has Calvin beat at his own game. Not an awful episode, but not a really good one either.
2 out of 5 stars
Episode 79- Rock and A Hard Place- 1/22/88
When Caitlin goes to LA to meet with the record executives and promote her new album, the local papparazzi blows the whistle on Sonny and the moguls soon exploit him- but use Caitlin as bait.
Review: The title for this episode is perfect. Due to legal reasons, Sonny must use his "Burnett" alias when parading about town. There was no way that Sonny's "local doings" in Miami would not be brought to the forefront no matter what happened with Caitlin's career. These problems that ensued in this episode were always a possibility. And as a result, this train wreck of a marriage almost came to a violent end in this episode. The writers do a good job of keeping the viewer guessing what is going to happen and you are left on the edge of your seat. Especially for the ending. In the end Sonny and Caitlin face an uncertain future, but the average viewer is just happy because Caitlin is now starting her "world tour."
4 out of 5 stars
Review: The title for this episode is perfect. Due to legal reasons, Sonny must use his "Burnett" alias when parading about town. There was no way that Sonny's "local doings" in Miami would not be brought to the forefront no matter what happened with Caitlin's career. These problems that ensued in this episode were always a possibility. And as a result, this train wreck of a marriage almost came to a violent end in this episode. The writers do a good job of keeping the viewer guessing what is going to happen and you are left on the edge of your seat. Especially for the ending. In the end Sonny and Caitlin face an uncertain future, but the average viewer is just happy because Caitlin is now starting her "world tour."
4 out of 5 stars
Episode 78- Love At First Sight- 1/15/88
Crockett goes undercover at a Miami dating service to catch a killer who has been murdering male clients.
Synopsis: The prospect of Sonny "getting hurt" much to the chagrin of his new wife Caitlin is milked again. The viewer really doesn't have a clue as to who is killing the clients up until the very end. I mean the VERY end, which although intense, it built up a little too quickly. This is also where the story line gets a little murky. Lois (Iman) dresses up at this guy wearing a wig and a high school varsity jacket to kill Sonny? Who is gonna know what she wore and who cares? It would make sense if she was posing as her brother (whom she told Sonny she had when he looked at the picture in her home). However, according to Tubbs, she didn't have a brother. It just didn't make a whole lot of sense. Suspenseful, but not a classic.
3 out of 5 stars
Synopsis: The prospect of Sonny "getting hurt" much to the chagrin of his new wife Caitlin is milked again. The viewer really doesn't have a clue as to who is killing the clients up until the very end. I mean the VERY end, which although intense, it built up a little too quickly. This is also where the story line gets a little murky. Lois (Iman) dresses up at this guy wearing a wig and a high school varsity jacket to kill Sonny? Who is gonna know what she wore and who cares? It would make sense if she was posing as her brother (whom she told Sonny she had when he looked at the picture in her home). However, according to Tubbs, she didn't have a brother. It just didn't make a whole lot of sense. Suspenseful, but not a classic.
3 out of 5 stars
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