Tubbs is happy when he sees that ex-convict Jake Manning appears to have reformed; this once dangerous man has written a book and is working with a film maker having seen the error of his ways in jail. Tubbs is so convinced that Manning has reformed that he accepts an invitation to dinner. When he gets there is becomes apparent that Manning is quite insane; he has taken various people he considers to be criminal and put them in his small private where he plans to execute them. He believes that Tubbs will see things his way and if Tubbs his to survive he will have to play along for a while. While Tubbs is missing Castillo and the team attempt to find him but it won't be easy.
This was a rather strange episode; it was entertaining enough but it didn't feel like a Miami Vice episode as Manning was more like a pantomime villain than a real criminal for much of the episode this self-styled administrator of justice was dressed like a priest! The fact that he had his own jail complete with electric chair made it feel more like something out of 'The Avengers' than 'Miami Vice'! If you don't mind all this John P. Ryan's portrayal of Manning is delightfully over the top. Overall I'd say this is a weaker than average episode but it does have a surreal charm.
This was a rather strange episode; it was entertaining enough but it didn't feel like a Miami Vice episode as Manning was more like a pantomime villain than a real criminal for much of the episode this self-styled administrator of justice was dressed like a priest! The fact that he had his own jail complete with electric chair made it feel more like something out of 'The Avengers' than 'Miami Vice'! If you don't mind all this John P. Ryan's portrayal of Manning is delightfully over the top. Overall I'd say this is a weaker than average episode but it does have a surreal charm.
