Currently, an armed robber is on the loose, one who is known for his steadfast politeness. His girlfriend (Marilyn Jones, an episodic TV veteran) rats him out to the police, and he's revealed to be Nicky Kasner (Michael Horton, "Star Trek: First Contact"), a junkie. Later, Nicky escapes from custody, and holes up in a house where he *demands* to get his fix or else he'll kill the homeowner. The bust at Murray's Wonderland ends badly for Murray himself (Milton Selzer). While single mother Doris Robson (Alfre Woodard) is ultimately set free, Daniels' shameless maneuvering once again shows him up for the slimeball that he is. His mayoral campaign derails due to several factors, including a debate that goes badly, and the fact that Fay takes him to task in front of reporters.
Jon Cypher is just so good portraying Daniels as this sleazy character that he makes him a great example of the "love to hate the character" concept. One other great example of humor is when Renko opens the suitcase that Kasner had been carrying when Renko & Bobby busted him. As a result, the dye pack explodes in Renkos' face instead of the criminals'! "Oh Lord, I'm green!" He tries various means throughout the episode of getting the dye off. Also of note is Jeffrey Tambors' re-appearance as shameless lawyer Alan Wachtel, who is going through gender identity issues; Tambor is always seen wearing the same dress.
There are typically wonderful guest star turns, as well as a riveting standoff finale where Henry figures to let Kasner get his fix in order to apprehend him in a "clean" manner. I'm sure other people besides me breathed a sigh of relief when everything worked out in that instance. And we get more touching & effective character moments for Belker, as he realizes that Murray is not such a bad guy; it's wonderful when Belker tells off Mahoney, stating that he would have rather worked for Murray than ever be a cop under Mahoney's command.
Eight out of 10.
Jon Cypher is just so good portraying Daniels as this sleazy character that he makes him a great example of the "love to hate the character" concept. One other great example of humor is when Renko opens the suitcase that Kasner had been carrying when Renko & Bobby busted him. As a result, the dye pack explodes in Renkos' face instead of the criminals'! "Oh Lord, I'm green!" He tries various means throughout the episode of getting the dye off. Also of note is Jeffrey Tambors' re-appearance as shameless lawyer Alan Wachtel, who is going through gender identity issues; Tambor is always seen wearing the same dress.
There are typically wonderful guest star turns, as well as a riveting standoff finale where Henry figures to let Kasner get his fix in order to apprehend him in a "clean" manner. I'm sure other people besides me breathed a sigh of relief when everything worked out in that instance. And we get more touching & effective character moments for Belker, as he realizes that Murray is not such a bad guy; it's wonderful when Belker tells off Mahoney, stating that he would have rather worked for Murray than ever be a cop under Mahoney's command.
Eight out of 10.