This plot has been used over and over in TV and movies-- guy with an agenda holds some innocent people hostage.
I've never seen that plot handled better than it was in this episode of City Homicide. The episode was mesmerizing, both in the creation of tension and in the fact that you (at least, *I*) did not see where it was going. Every character in every location contributed an important element to the plot and to the ultimate conclusion. The editing in particular was nothing short of brilliant.
I can't say much more without giving anything away, so no spoiler except to say that I cried at the end.
I've never seen that plot handled better than it was in this episode of City Homicide. The episode was mesmerizing, both in the creation of tension and in the fact that you (at least, *I*) did not see where it was going. Every character in every location contributed an important element to the plot and to the ultimate conclusion. The editing in particular was nothing short of brilliant.
I can't say much more without giving anything away, so no spoiler except to say that I cried at the end.