Detective Cliff gets assigned to catch a lovely, yet lethal female serial killer who rips the hearts out of her victims. Cliff seeks assistance from writer Natalie (an appealing portrayal by the sultry Suzanne Danielle), whose latest book has startling similarities to the murders.
Director Francis Megahy keeps the engrossing story moving along at a brisk pace, generates a good deal of tension, and grounds the absorbing premise in a believable everyday reality. The solid acting from the capable cast holds this episode together: Sian Phillips as the helpful Mrs. Henska, Barry Stanton as Cliff's scruffy partner Tony, Jonathan Kent as temperamental crossdresser Tadek, and Matthew Long as amorous creep Andy. Pierce Brosnan has a small part as the killer's last victim. Moreover, writers Megahy and Bernie Cooper deserve praise for their clever gender role reversal with the serial killer; it's both fun and refreshing to see a seductive femme fatale butchering unsuspecting horny fellows who pick her up under the pretense that they are going to score big time. A worthy show.
Director Francis Megahy keeps the engrossing story moving along at a brisk pace, generates a good deal of tension, and grounds the absorbing premise in a believable everyday reality. The solid acting from the capable cast holds this episode together: Sian Phillips as the helpful Mrs. Henska, Barry Stanton as Cliff's scruffy partner Tony, Jonathan Kent as temperamental crossdresser Tadek, and Matthew Long as amorous creep Andy. Pierce Brosnan has a small part as the killer's last victim. Moreover, writers Megahy and Bernie Cooper deserve praise for their clever gender role reversal with the serial killer; it's both fun and refreshing to see a seductive femme fatale butchering unsuspecting horny fellows who pick her up under the pretense that they are going to score big time. A worthy show.