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
Monday, November 5, 2007
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
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Episode 77- Rising Sun Of Death- 12/4/87
When the Yakuza (the Japanese Mafia) set their sites on taking over Miami, Castillo teams up with a Japanese investigator, who has other reasons for wanting their demise.
Review: I was expecting more of the same from the previous episode. Instead I was pleasantly surprised. Any episode featuring Edward James Olmos in the lead role is usually stellar. No exception in this case. As the years go on, the viewer learns more about Castillo and his sometimes cloudy past. Friends as well as adversaries always seem to find him in some capacity. One of the better episodes of season four and as dark as ever, Rising Sun Of Death also gives the viewer a break from the Sonny/Caitlin saga, with only a few minutes of screen time devoted to the two of them. The late Danny Kamekona (Karate Kid Part II) guest stars.
4 out of 5 stars
Review: I was expecting more of the same from the previous episode. Instead I was pleasantly surprised. Any episode featuring Edward James Olmos in the lead role is usually stellar. No exception in this case. As the years go on, the viewer learns more about Castillo and his sometimes cloudy past. Friends as well as adversaries always seem to find him in some capacity. One of the better episodes of season four and as dark as ever, Rising Sun Of Death also gives the viewer a break from the Sonny/Caitlin saga, with only a few minutes of screen time devoted to the two of them. The late Danny Kamekona (Karate Kid Part II) guest stars.
4 out of 5 stars
Episode 76- Like A Hurricane- 11/20/87
Crockett is assigned to protect Caitlin Davies (Sheena Easton), a recording star who is set to testify against record executives. At first, Crockett is reluctant to take the job, but a turn of events quickly leads him to change his mind.
Review: Ah, the Sonny/Caitlin soap opera. I could have put more in the synopsis like: Crockett is assigned to protect a recording star, then saves her life, sleeps with her, then MARRIES HER and MOVES OFF OF HIS BOAT?! all within the span of sixty minutes. Was Miami Vice doing THAT BAD in the ratings to the point where they had to have Sonny get married again? Better yet, couldn't they have built this up over a few weeks to make it just a little bit more realistic? Did anyone actually buy this? Did anyone think that this would end happily? When the two executives were planning "further action" against Caitlin at the end of the episode, you knew this could only end one way: tragically. Too much too fast, and the story line is completely rushed. Sonny without his boat is like Superman without his cape. This didn't work from the start. The whole premise of Crockett being Crockett was explained in the pilot: He is married to his work, and any family he has will always be in harm's way (IE-Calderone). That is why his first marriage failed. Here is what NBC SHOULD have done to get Vice better ratings: Remove it from Dallas' time slot! Not as bad as Missing Hours, and just a notch above The Big Thaw. Not really bad, but just a little too unbelievable.
2.5 out of 5 stars
Review: Ah, the Sonny/Caitlin soap opera. I could have put more in the synopsis like: Crockett is assigned to protect a recording star, then saves her life, sleeps with her, then MARRIES HER and MOVES OFF OF HIS BOAT?! all within the span of sixty minutes. Was Miami Vice doing THAT BAD in the ratings to the point where they had to have Sonny get married again? Better yet, couldn't they have built this up over a few weeks to make it just a little bit more realistic? Did anyone actually buy this? Did anyone think that this would end happily? When the two executives were planning "further action" against Caitlin at the end of the episode, you knew this could only end one way: tragically. Too much too fast, and the story line is completely rushed. Sonny without his boat is like Superman without his cape. This didn't work from the start. The whole premise of Crockett being Crockett was explained in the pilot: He is married to his work, and any family he has will always be in harm's way (IE-Calderone). That is why his first marriage failed. Here is what NBC SHOULD have done to get Vice better ratings: Remove it from Dallas' time slot! Not as bad as Missing Hours, and just a notch above The Big Thaw. Not really bad, but just a little too unbelievable.
2.5 out of 5 stars
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