Tubbs goes undercover in a penitentiary to try and smoke out a group of corrupt prison guards.Tubbs goes undercover in a penitentiary to try and smoke out a group of corrupt prison guards.Tubbs goes undercover in a penitentiary to try and smoke out a group of corrupt prison guards.
Laurence Fishburne
- Prison Guard Keller
- (as Larry Fishburne)
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- TriviaTubbs' refusal to kiss Trudy when she is posing as his girlfriend on a conjugal visit is referenced in Streetwise (1986) when Tubbs, posing as Trudy's pimp, asks her to give him a kiss, to which she replies, "Aha! You had your chance!"
- GoofsWhile at the prison, Castillo fires 7 rounds from a 6 shot revolver, and then holds an empty gun on the prisoners.
- Quotes
Detective Stan Switek: Masterbadge... it's good everywhere.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Miami Vice: Streetwise (1986)
- SoundtracksIn Dulce Decorum
(uncredited)
Written by Roman Jugg, Bryn Merrick, Rat Scabies and David Vanian
Performed by The Damned
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Solid nuts and bolts episode
Been binging Miami Vice lately and this is one of the few episodes that lives up to the potential set out in the early days. I always remember to watch this show in relatiion to the times (almost 40 years now, sheesh). This one has a darkness and edge to it that feels genuine. It's a showcase for Tubbs and Castillo. It moves at a brisk pace (unlike many Vice episodes) it doesn't rely too heavily on montages ( not that there's anything wrong with them in Vice world). Ron Pearlman (sons of anarchy) and Laurence Fishburn are the pre-fame talents and are also great. I really thought it was going to slow down and get corny when Tubbs goes on the inside as a prisoner, some cheesiness does ensue (it is network tv after all), but not enough to distract. Overall, a solid outing early on in the third season, that seems to be shaping up to be better than the second (fingers crossed)
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