Guest myonlyvice Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 One that really comes to mind for me is "French Twist". I used to consider it among the worst, but never the worst, of season two's episodes. (Season Two happens to be my favorite season.) But I have seen the light now. The scene where Tubbs pays Danielle a visit when she's taking a bath is intense! It's hard to take your eyes off that giant china doll face on the wall. This is one of the best scenes in the entire series, up there with the Mr. Johnston scene in "Prodigal Son". The episode has great humor, action, and scenery throughout. It's a total package that is often overlooked. I'm still working on acquiring a taste for "Florence Italy" from start to finish, which has always been my least favorite of S2. It has lots that I do like but, man, it still challenges me in some areas. Too much gratuitous filler and not enough plot. Maybe the producers blew most of the episode's budget in gaining access to the road race and other related stuff and had nothing left to further develop the episode. Anybody know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 One that really comes to mind for me is "French Twist". I used to consider it among the worst' date=' but never the worst, of season two's episodes. (Season Two happens to be my favorite season.) But I have seen the light now. The scene where Tubbs pays Danielle a visit when she's taking a bath is intense! It's hard to take your eyes off that giant china doll face on the wall. This is one of the best scenes in the entire series, up there with the Mr. Johnston scene in "Prodigal Son". The episode has great humor, action, and scenery throughout. It's a total package that is often overlooked. I'm still working on acquiring a taste for "Florence Italy" from start to finish, which has always been my least favorite of S2. It has lots that I do like but, man, it still challenges me in some areas. Too much gratuitous filler and not enough plot. Maybe the producers blew most of the episode's budget in gaining access to the road race and other related stuff and had nothing left to further develop the episode. Anybody know?[/quote']Good points - visually French Twist was fantastic - Sonny at the hotel waiting for Danielle - the aerial of the Daytona on the night Miami streets and Sonnys boat moored at Villa Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahonu Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) Quote One that really comes to mind for me is "French Twist". I used to consider it among the worst' date=' but never the worst, of season two's episodes. (Season Two happens to be my favorite season.) But I have seen the light now. The scene where Tubbs pays Danielle a visit when she's taking a bath is intense! It's hard to take your eyes off that giant china doll face on the wall. This is one of the best scenes in the entire series, up there with the Mr. Johnston scene in "Prodigal Son". The episode has great humor, action, and scenery throughout. It's a total package that is often overlooked. I'm still working on acquiring a taste for "Florence Italy" from start to finish, which has always been my least favorite of S2. It has lots that I do like but, man, it still challenges me in some areas. Too much gratuitous filler and not enough plot. Maybe the producers blew most of the episode's budget in gaining access to the road race and other related stuff and had nothing left to further develop the episode. Anybody know?[/quote'] I've never cared much for "French Twist" either, and season 2 is my favorite as well. You've inspired me to take another look. I haven't seen it in a looooong while. Edited November 13, 2023 by pahonu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myonlyvice Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Good points - visually French Twist was fantastic - Sonny at the hotel waiting for Danielle - the aerial of the Daytona on the night Miami streets and Sonnys boat moored at Villa Regina Thanks, man. This episode has a lot to offer and I find it strange how it took so long for me to realize it. The nighttime aerial shot you're referring to was quite nice. There was a similar one in the teaser of "Yankee Dollar" where it appeared Crockett nearly got into a collision with another vehicle. I promise it sounds like you can even hear the tires squealing. You ever notice this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myonlyvice Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I've never cared much for "French Twist" either' date=' and season 2 is my favorite as well. You've inspired me to take another look. I haven't seen it in a looooong while.[/quote']If you get a chance to rewatch it sometime soon come back here and let us know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvnyc Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 "French Twist" would definitely be on my list of "acquired taste" for episodes, as would "Florence, Italy." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Hanna Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Milk RunAt first I thought it was it was another one of those morality tales similar to the previous episode Little Prince..& there's no real "Set pieces". But then after you seen the whole show, You realise Milk Run is like the pinnacle of how good it can get, the style and story are both perfect.First you have an action packed pre-intro sequence, along with making fun of tubb's hormone problem:DI think this is the first time you see Sonny dressed in all his iconic clothes, for example, the black t-shirt & white jacket, pink linen trousers & his classic wayfarer, & from this point on his hair starts looking more season 2-ishPat Benatar - Hit me with your best shotUnique shots of the Daytona Spider "are we going anywhere in particular or are we just contributing to the ozone layer":clap:One of the few episodes where its raining, the atmosphere is brilliant along with Jan Hammer's score "Rain"Sonny throwing a hotdog in the sleazy guys car :PThis might be one of my favourites of all time. Idk how i could have disliked it at first 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Thanks' date=' man. This episode has a lot to offer and I find it strange how it took so long for me to realize it. The nighttime aerial shot you're referring to was quite nice. There was a similar one in the teaser of "Yankee Dollar" where it appeared Crockett nearly got into a collision with another vehicle. I promise it sounds like you can even hear the tires squealing. You ever notice this?[/quote']Yes you can ! The nighttime sequences for "French Twist " and "Yankee Dollar" were filmed by a second unit crew at the same time from the same condo building ( The Palace) On Brickell Avenue :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myonlyvice Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Yes you can ! The nighttime sequences for "French Twist " and "Yankee Dollar" were filmed by a second unit crew at the same time from the same condo building ( The Palace) On Brickell Avenue :thumbsup:I'm glad to finally get independent confirmation about the "Yankee Dollar" teaser. I thought I might have been imagining it all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingbikerREB Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 French Twist is a pretty good episode. The story isn't anything great. I don't like Tubbs constant meddling. Its a habit of his in season 1 and 2. By Season 3, he mellows out and let's Crockett do his thing and he will do his and there is no meddling in his partners affairs. I really like Lisa Eichorn. She's pretty. One of the best looking woman that Crockett beds. She has a strong personality and character. Something that is missing in most of the women Crockett sleeps with. Jan Hammer's music is awesome and moody. Especially his Danielle theme. It has a romantic, yet mysterious feel to it. Its a moody, but riveting piece. In all its a pretty standard episode, which is the formula for season 2, but enjoyable to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touch of Class Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 For me, an 'acquired taste' episode would be 'Junk Love'. It wasn't one of my favourites when I first watched it, but I appreciate that it has some fantastic outfits and scenes. This episode is home to one of my top Crockett looks, with this superb evening jacket: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airtommy Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 For me, it's "Made For Each Other". It made no impression on me back in the 1980s. When I was first rewatching Vice in the early 2000s, I had it as a bottom 5 episode for S1. Now I have it as top 10 (for S1). It's hard to pin down what changed. I'm not sure how I missed that this is one of the best opening teasers of S1. Great song, perfect banter between Crockett & Tubbs. Overall, the ep has a real S1 feel to it. Many of Izzy's best lines of the series are in this ep. If I had to say why my opinion changed, it must be that I was more ready for comic relief after watching Vice thousands of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noggie Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I loved "Made for Each Other" from the start. I just thought it was a nice detour from the usually serious episodes. I remember watching "Trust Fund Pirates" when it aired & being unimpressed. I watched it a few months ago & really enjoyed it. Lot of great dialogue & some solid humor. Strong on style & a decent plot. Very underrated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noggie Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I loved "Made for Each Other" from the start. I just thought it was a nice detour from the usually serious episodes. I remember watching "Trust Fund Pirates" when it aired & being unimpressed. I watched it a few months ago & really enjoyed it. Lot of great dialogue & some solid humor. Strong on style & a decent plot. Very underrated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noggie Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I loved "Made for Each Other" from the start. I just thought it was a nice detour from the usually serious episodes. I remember watching "Trust Fund Pirates" when it aired & being unimpressed. I watched it a few months ago & really enjoyed it. Lot of great dialogue & some solid humor. Strong on style & a decent plot. Very underrated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noggie Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I loved "Made for Each Other" from the start. I just thought it was a nice detour from the usually serious episodes. I remember watching "Trust Fund Pirates" when it aired & being unimpressed. I watched it a few months ago & really enjoyed it. Lot of great dialogue & some solid humor. Strong on style & a decent plot. Very underrated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swevicus Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 One from each season: Made for Each Other Phil the Shill Heroes of the Revolution Shadow in the Dark Bad Timing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahonu Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) On 4/17/2013 at 3:28 PM, pahonu said: Error Edited November 13, 2023 by pahonu Mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfarragut Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Trust Fund Pirates. I like the loopiness of the bad guy and his sister 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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