Brother in Arms Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 i find a famous episode:thumbsup::clap::clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiCop123 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Great conclusion to "Score". EJO's acting in this episode was stupendous, from a loving+caring man to an angry, mind-set on getting even warrior. Not only did the episode focus on him, but it had some good acting and funny scenes with S+Z, and the Noog-man! The episode really kept me on the edge of my seat, and I loved the part at the end where Denton says to Castillo "I'm making a quick call to Washington, Castillo" and he replies (shouting) "WRONG! You broke the law! This is Miami, Denton!"The end part where C+T talk to Castillo about going to a bar was golden as well.This one gets a 9/10, solid episode from Season One! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Watched "Lethal Weapon 4 " this Evening from 1998 - and saw a few supporting characters from "Golden Triangle " in the film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crockettt Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Watched "Lethal Weapon 4 " this Evening from 1998 - and saw a few supporting characters from "Golden Triangle " in the film Which actors from "Golden Triangle" were in Lethal Weapon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Hanna Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 One of the most well written and directed episodes of S1. Seriously it's amazing. +The character development for Castillo and C&T's relationship is wonderful+Noogie is hilarious, he even does a stereotypical asian accent+Joan chen is beautiful+"one howie wong to go" xD+ Trial and search is one of the best jan hammer tunes, used again in Yankee dollar. the directing feels so modern and ahead of it's time it's ridiculous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airtommy Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Cory Barker of the website This Was Television reviews "Golden Triangle": http://thiswastv.com/2012/10/15/review-miami-vice-golden-triangle-parts-1-and-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover333 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I've always felt GT 1-2 were both a spectacular mix of story, action and mood. I went back and watched them both last night. I could write a long review on what was done right here, but it is quicker to drop my one very minor negative observation. Near the end of part one, we witness a magnificent fight scene between Castillo and a "Thai assassin". I remember watching this so long ago and being excited for part two, because...Thai assassins! Sadly, there really weren't any in part two for Castillo and the gang to deal with. Just a slight thing, however, as again I find both episodes divine. The acting, directing, music, all hit the marks here in an excellent two part experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touch of Class Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 'Golden Triangle' is an episode with excellent pacing and just so much variety. The way the story expands in scope is remarkable in its deftness. Another big high-point for the classic Season 1. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daytona74 Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) "Golden Triangle" could have been a feature film all on its own. It just had everything. I think not even "Prodigal Son" (which was arguably when Miami Vice really started going big) was as good as Golden Triangle. Some of the early season 1 episodes have the best storylines of the entire five seasons. Like, I watched "The Home Invaders" again the other night. I've probably seen it a dozen times in my life, but it's still simply stunning every time. Just incredibly taut and gripping. Also, "Golden Triangle" has Film Noir written all over it, with an enigmatic crime boss relocating to Miami who used to be an important adversary of Castillo, and holds Castillo's former wife as collateral. That's just about a Film Noir enthusiast's wet dream My only "niggle" would be that part 1 spends a bit too much time piecing together what's really going on, while the main story thread of this two-parter doesn't actually come into being until the beginning of part two. Edited July 11, 2016 by Daytona74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 On 7/11/2016 at 1:36 AM, Daytona74 said: "Golden Triangle" could have been a feature film all on its own. It just had everything. I think not even "Prodigal Son" (which was arguably when Miami Vice really started going big) was as good as Golden Triangle. Some of the early season 1 episodes have the best storylines of the entire five seasons. Like, I watched "The Home Invaders" again the other night. I've probably seen it a dozen times in my life, but it's still simply stunning every time. Just incredibly taut and gripping. Also, "Golden Triangle" has Film Noir written all over it, with an enigmatic crime boss relocating to Miami who used to be an important adversary of Castillo, and holds Castillo's former wife as collateral. That's just about a Film Noir enthusiast's wet dream My only "niggle" would be that part 1 spends a bit too much time piecing together what's really going on, while the main story thread of this two-parter doesn't actually come into being until the beginning of part two. Great review - great episodes - well written and directed . 10/10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remington Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 This is Miami. Not Asia. I love the Oriental vibe of the episode. Always cool to see Castillo with a larger role. Also, Joan Chen is gorgeous. And The Trial is a great piece of music. Love the return of Noogie. However, i have no interest in seeing Castillo in a speedo again. He's no Daniel Craig. 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Wow these two are good. 10/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpaul1 Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) that episode wouldn't have been the same without Robin Johnson edit: somebody knows the name of that drink Edited January 26, 2020 by jpaul1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eillio Martin Imbasciati Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 I agree, Robin Johnson was very important in the first Golden Triangle episode; I thought her character of Candy was fantastic ("Ain't this the cabbage patch?" he he). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDragon86 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) On 1/26/2020 at 8:23 PM, jpaul1 said: that episode wouldn't have been the same without Robin Johnson edit: somebody knows the name of that drink Have you ever watched John Carpenters classic Big Trouble In Little China? because the guy on the left is one of the 3 storms "Rain" Edited February 16, 2021 by RedDragon86 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpaul1 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 yeah, was a huge fan of that movie when i was a kid. but totally forgot it was the same guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpaul1 Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Lao li = Khun sa. what do you think. for me it looks like the guy https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khun_Sa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Last night I noticed Crockett missed a belt loop in the scene where he’s rubbing the oil on Candy’s shoulders by the pool. Okay, as you were... ps- all belt loops were hit in the interrogation room 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Vigilante Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Dadrian said: Last night I noticed Crockett missed a belt loop in the scene where he’s rubbing the oil on Candy’s shoulders by the pool. Okay, as you were... ps- all belt loops were hit in the interrogation room You know you've watched an episode too many times when you notice a belt loop instead of oiled shoulders! But I'm guilty of it as well. I actually enjoy watching stuff I've seen a billion times and try to catch little things like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 @Mr. Vigilante in my defense: I wasn’t looking for it. At least at the pool. By the time they were in the interrogation room I was definitely looking for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoombayPunch Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Other than a cringey opening with Castillo awkwardly swimming and emerging in a speedo, an all-around excellent episode that hits on all points. John Santucci (actually a reformed jewel thief before he regressed and was arrested again for the crime) was sufficiently sleazy as Denton and set the tone for the shady people the crew would be hunting for. I liked how Castillo had no issues with going directly to Lao Li's house and letting him know he's going to be watching his every move. It showed how this was a very personal case for him and was willing to bend rules a bit to make his point. Funny seeing Peter Kwong as the grandson before his role in Big Trouble in Little China. I felt bad for Castillo in that he clearly still cared for his wife but was stuck in a no-win situation. At first I thought her son, who doesn't really look 100% Asian, was Martin's and it would throw a whole other wrinkle into the mix. In the end he handled everything as professionally as his character would deem, so it all fell into place. A winner and seminal episode. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Vigilante Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Just to clarify...Castillo doesn't wear Speedos. Speedos wear Castillo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Those are ninja briefs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) Today I watched Golden Triangel Part One. I didn´t read what the others have written about this episode in the past, so it can be that I repeat things others have said before. It´s a great episode where we learn more about Castillo and as every time I watch it, I think that no one else could have played Castillo´s role as perfect als EJO did. This gaze, this short and precisly way to tell or explain things ... and the surprise at the end of part one when he reveals to his team that the woman in the photo is his wife. That was the perfect cliffhanger. But I also like Sonny as he was sitting at the pool, playing the shy, insecure man from Wichita. Edited May 15, 2021 by Christine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViceFanMan Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 On 5/23/2010 at 11:41 PM, ViceFanMan said: This was originally "Golden Triangle" PT. 2...as "The Score" was "Golden Triangle" PT. 1.This, along with PT. 1, is awesome and a very interesting but mysterious delve into Castillo's past! I love the plot idea of May Ying being Castillo's long lost wife and General Lao Li is using her as leverage to keep the cops away.As was Calderone to Crockett and Tubbs...Lao Li was definitely Castillo's biggest nemisis. The sparring between them was awesome and I love how Castillo ends up getting him.This was definitely the first shining or superb moment for Edward James Olmos--later came "Bushido", which he also directed.I gave "Golden Triangle" (PT. 2) an 8! On 2/16/2021 at 2:15 PM, Mr. Vigilante said: Just to clarify...Castillo doesn't wear Speedos. Speedos wear Castillo. These were my original thoughts, and a reference to the Speedos Castillo wore, lol! I love the 2-part Score & Golden Triangle (later retitled Golden Triangle Pts.1&2 for syndication)! This is really the first time we get to start knowing Castillo, and some of his past. The tragic past-love of May Ying was a superb plot angle, and I actually like this because it shows that Castillo is human & imperfect as well! He’s always very by-the-book & the law is the law. But, in this we get to see he knows all kinds of martial arts, there’s a whole past we don’t really know much about yet, and even he sometimes gives into anger. Beginning was interesting & hilarious, plot was awesome, performances were amazing, Castillo even smiles & has his dry humor of “Call next time”, fashion was good, Wichita is mentioned...I now give both together an 8.5-9! As for Speedos...from the late 60s thru early 90s, they were in style especially in more tropical places. Crockett also wore some occasionally. Probably not what most would wear in current times...but if you have the body & you’re in the right geographical location...who cares? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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