While working as an intermediary between two rival drug lords, Crockett loses his memory in a boat explosion. Upon awakening he has amnesia, and is led to believe he is Sonny Burnett- a cold blooded, ruthless, menacing killer who now works for Manolo (one of the drug lords he was pursuing). When time passes and Sonny's body is never found, certain clues lead Tubbs to Manolo- and his new right hand man.
Review: The strength of the final two episodes of this season ending cliffhanger almost make the viewer forget how uneven the fourth season of Miami Vice really was. The writers truly saved their best for last as you become immersed in the storyline and all of the events leading up to its stunning conclusion. The "reunion" of sorts between Crockett and Tubbs is probably the most shocking moment of the entire series. There are plenty of plot twists here, but nothing to where you lose sight of what is going on in the story (sometimes a problem in Miami Vice episodes). Miami Vice was always known not only for its A-list of guest stars, but also for its impressive list of future stars. A young Julia Roberts and Chris Cooper (long before their Academy Award wins) highlight the supporting cast. And we can't forget Antonio Fargas (Huggy Bear-Starsky and Hutch) as the two-timing, ruthless Alejandro Gutierrez. It really doesn't get much better than this as far as Miami Vice goes. A MUST SEE episode.
5 out of 5 stars
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Episode 89- Deliver Us From Evil- 4/29/88
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
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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