This is the setup episode for a television show that uses the essence of the wonderful movie brought to us by the Coens. In this one, a timid, long suffering life insurance agent (the excellent Martin Freeman) meets a sociopath (Billy Bob Thornton) after being assaulted by a town bully who has persecuted him since high school. The guy seeks permission to kill his adversary. The insurance agent never agrees, but, then, must face the fact that he has hooked up with a nut. We are introduced to other characters, including a female cop who is trying to find her way. The episode, however, is dominated by Thornton who manages to manipulate every situation. He's also homicidal maniac. Good start. I look forward to seeing all the first year episodes.
Review of The Crocodile's Dilemma
