"Cell 227" is set on death row in some prison. The opening scene is VERY powerful, as one of the doomed men is losing his mind waiting for a reprieve that never arrives. During this scene, most of the fellow inmates cheer him on...trying to get him to relax and hope for the best. But 'the Professor' isn't about to try giving the man false hope, as he's a fatalist and knows the man is likely going to die. This irritates the other death row inmates...and he tries to act cool and undisturbed about his own upcoming execution. But as the episode progresses, you can see that he's trying to fool himself and others...he clearly is scared but is acting cool to hide this. He also refuses to help his lawyer in any way to push for a reprieve or stay of execution.
The twist in this episode is quite frightening and sad....and it makes for an incredibly powerful show. It also makes you think twice about capital punishment! Well written and Brian Keith is excellent in the lead.
The twist in this episode is quite frightening and sad....and it makes for an incredibly powerful show. It also makes you think twice about capital punishment! Well written and Brian Keith is excellent in the lead.