A couple of unique situations. Perez, the guy who has never gotten over the killing of a little boy in an accident (he was totally cleared), saves a family from a fire. But there are a lot of questions. The garbage men continue to ply their trade and things get really disconnected. Another face enters the picture and things are thrown into turmoil. Patsy is going to the orthodontist who apparently likes to be active when his pretty patients are under gas. We get the results of the election as well.
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Cleaning up the trash
Woodyanders5 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Fay (a fine Barbara Bosson) suspects that her dentist molested her. Perez (a gut-wrenching portrayal by Tony Perez) rescues a family from a fire only to have a snitch later tell the police that Perez paid him to set said fire. LaRue (a solid Kiel Martin), Washington (super smooth Taurean Blacque), and Belker (played with trademark growly gusto by Bruce Weitz) continue investigating a corrupt garbage disposal business.
The story about Perez proves to be quite strong and poignant because it takes a sad turn and shows how a man's deep-seated need for redemption can lead him tragically astray. Moreover, Furillo (the always excellent Faniel J. Travanti) has a powerful monologue at the end in which he talks about how the tough thankless nature of police work can take a toll on a person and how the system in a way failed Perez. In addition, Mayo (sweet Mimi Kuzyk) has a nice confrontation scene with Jablonski (sturdy Robert Prosky) about his crude catchphrase. John Quade once again positively oozes as the brutish Sal while familiar character actor Larry Hankin makes the most out of his colorful role as proud, but bumbling hitman Earl.
The story about Perez proves to be quite strong and poignant because it takes a sad turn and shows how a man's deep-seated need for redemption can lead him tragically astray. Moreover, Furillo (the always excellent Faniel J. Travanti) has a powerful monologue at the end in which he talks about how the tough thankless nature of police work can take a toll on a person and how the system in a way failed Perez. In addition, Mayo (sweet Mimi Kuzyk) has a nice confrontation scene with Jablonski (sturdy Robert Prosky) about his crude catchphrase. John Quade once again positively oozes as the brutish Sal while familiar character actor Larry Hankin makes the most out of his colorful role as proud, but bumbling hitman Earl.
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