Nowadays, the term 'white slavery' is probably not politically correct. Plus, it's really not a totally accurate term. Human trafficking is probably much more accurate, anyway, as it encompasses all people of different ages, genders and colors who are, in essence, slaves to someone--usually for sexual gratification. This particular episode is about a slime-ball, Jake Morgan, who specializes in trapping women for his sex trade. But since this is a domestic problem, you just wonder why the IM Force is involved. Wouldn't it be a lot cheaper and easier to just shoot the pig?
The intro to this episode is rather insane and over the top...with Jake capturing and whipping a young runaway out in the swamps! Subtle, this one ain't! Next the IM Force is gathered and told they're heading to New Orleans to infiltrate Jake Morgan's empire and stop him.
This is probably the dumbest episode of season 1 (though the episode where Phelps pretended to be Satan is pretty bad). It's full of zombies, voodoo and all sorts of Louisiana mumbo- jumbo. And, I also thought the Morgan character was overplayed...sort of like a combination of Burl Ives and a giant frog (or perhaps Jabba the Hut). It's actually kind of sad, as human trafficking is a serious problem and deserved better treatment than this. The worst episode, possibly of ALL "Mission: Impossible" episodes--both newer and old!
By the way, the alligators in this film are actually crocodiles, as the show was filmed in Australia and gators are an American species. In fact, they live in the lake next to my house....so I can see the difference.
The intro to this episode is rather insane and over the top...with Jake capturing and whipping a young runaway out in the swamps! Subtle, this one ain't! Next the IM Force is gathered and told they're heading to New Orleans to infiltrate Jake Morgan's empire and stop him.
This is probably the dumbest episode of season 1 (though the episode where Phelps pretended to be Satan is pretty bad). It's full of zombies, voodoo and all sorts of Louisiana mumbo- jumbo. And, I also thought the Morgan character was overplayed...sort of like a combination of Burl Ives and a giant frog (or perhaps Jabba the Hut). It's actually kind of sad, as human trafficking is a serious problem and deserved better treatment than this. The worst episode, possibly of ALL "Mission: Impossible" episodes--both newer and old!
By the way, the alligators in this film are actually crocodiles, as the show was filmed in Australia and gators are an American species. In fact, they live in the lake next to my house....so I can see the difference.
