This is a well directed and well written episode. In truth the Purples would never have risked a war with Capone and vice versa. both cities (Detroit and Chicago)would have floated away in the blood. The scene where the wife is senselessly shot underscores the mad dogs these guys were. The story is completely apocryphal but it is tight and well done. Steve Cochran died too young. What a great character actor. This in spite of its depressing murder of the wife is my favorite episode. It is fashionable to be understanding of drug dealers these days. This show started on the premise they were scum. I shook with anger for Vnicks wife but had no pity for him. Money is God to that type and they are no loss.
Review of The Purple Gang
