Calletano continued his emotional, melodramatic foot stomping while retaining his mediocre "worth ethic." In this case, it was even worse in that he happened to overlook a minor point of procedure that even a sergeant would have followed correctly.
3 Reviews
Nice Shot, Patsy
Hitchcoc23 July 2021
This is a good episode. First of all, there is a funny scene where a city garbage man must turn over his big rig to J. D., Washington, and Belker. They are investigating a shakedown company which threatens its customers. This one is still in progress and Belker takes some blows. An elderly woman has been raped and assaulted but because Ray didn't read the guy his rights in Spanish, he gets off on a Miranda technicality. There is some ultimate justice, however. There is also a precinct election where Howard will be in a run-off against Andy Renko.
Strong episode
Woodyanders30 October 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Belker (played with trademark growly gusto by Bruce Weitz), LaRue (a fine Kiel Martin), and Washington (solid Taureen Blacque) work undercover as garbagemen to investigate a reportedly crooked garbage removal business. Elderly woman Louise Tripp (an absolutely heartbreaking portrayal by Anne Pitoniak) is raped by two men, but one of them manages to walk on a technicality. Hunter (an amusingly pompous James Sikking), Renko (likeable Charles Haid), and Goldblume (sturdy Joe Spano) all run for the same elected office position.
The story about the rapist proves to be quite powerful and upsetting: It's great to see Fay (an excellent Barbara Bosson) rise to the occasion and help Mrs. Tripp out, although Calletano (a sound turn by Rene Enriquez) fumbles the ball despite his fluency with Spanish only to save Mayo (the wonderful Mimi Kuzyk) come through by shooting the rapist right where it hurts most (ouch!) when an undercover bust goes awry. Moreover, Davenport (a terrific Veronica Hamel) also gets a chance to shine when she's offered a promotion. Veteran character actor John Quade contributes a stand-out hateful performance as the slimy Sal, who roughs Belker up a bit in a brutal display of throwing one's weight around.
The story about the rapist proves to be quite powerful and upsetting: It's great to see Fay (an excellent Barbara Bosson) rise to the occasion and help Mrs. Tripp out, although Calletano (a sound turn by Rene Enriquez) fumbles the ball despite his fluency with Spanish only to save Mayo (the wonderful Mimi Kuzyk) come through by shooting the rapist right where it hurts most (ouch!) when an undercover bust goes awry. Moreover, Davenport (a terrific Veronica Hamel) also gets a chance to shine when she's offered a promotion. Veteran character actor John Quade contributes a stand-out hateful performance as the slimy Sal, who roughs Belker up a bit in a brutal display of throwing one's weight around.
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