The murder of a mob witness and attempted murder of an undercover officer lead the detectives into a chess game being played by a fading mob don.The murder of a mob witness and attempted murder of an undercover officer lead the detectives into a chess game being played by a fading mob don.The murder of a mob witness and attempted murder of an undercover officer lead the detectives into a chess game being played by a fading mob don.
- ADA Perez
- (as Fernando Lopez)
- Nina Grotsky Perez
- (as Zhana Kushir)
Storyline
Did you know
- Trivia"Capo" in Italian means Boss, as well as head; in this case "capomafia", or mafia boss.
- GoofsAmphetamines (and other stimulants) actually cause the pupils to dilate (become large). If the caregiver at the nursing home had small "pinprick" pupils that means he is most likely using opiates like heroin; or he's possibly helping himself to some of the resident's opioid pain medications such as morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone and fentanyl, which are commonly used to treat cancer pain and in end of life care.
- Quotes
ADA Perez: Nina? Nina? Oh my God. Baby, can you hear me? What have they done to you?
Detective Hodes: They got her stabilized, Mr. Perez.
ADA Perez: Listen, I know who did this. I know who leaked her cover. It was cops to get back at me. This is the same thing as murder. The same thing as murder!
Detective Hodes: I don't know about all that, but I can tell you who tried to kill her. The Russians.
Robert Goren: If the Russians wanted her dead, she'd be dead.
"Fico Di Capo" doesn't disappoint. Yes it's not quite on the same level as the five consecutive season high points episodes starting with "Unrequited" up to "The Saint". As predicted though, it is much better than "Ill-Bred" and does a great job with what sounds so promising on paper. It really shines in the character interaction, has a fine ending and it was great to see more of Carver and Deakins and to see them actually be interesting.
It is easy to question how Chopper got away with so much for so long, when the plan was not exactly unpredictable.
Having said that, "Fico Di Capo" is great. What stands out in a major way here is the character interaction, in this regard "Fico Di Capo" is a masterpiece. Not just Goren and Eames, both delightful and their chemistry sparkles (with Goren being the episode's driving force without being over-dominant). But also Carver, with some of his best in quite some time and his best certainly of Season 3, and Deakins (with Jamey Sheridan's subtle intensity shown to great effect in a way not really seen before). So great to see these sometimes underseen characters shine and to see their roles expanded.
And also between Goren and Chopper, perhaps the masterstroke of all the character relationship. One that was both entertaining to watch and thrilling, namely because of Vincent D'Onofrio's wide range of expressions being almost virtuosic like in the hospice. It was great to see too more of Goren and Eames' relationship with the other detectives, not always seen enough. The story is very absorbing that was always cohesive (even when intricate) and never obvious. Lifted by not just the seamlessly layered character interaction.
But also the brutal opening and agreed one of the best and cleverest endings of 'Criminal Intent'. The performances are all great, not just from D'Onofrio but also Leo Fitzpatrick playing a truly loathsome character to the hilt. Frankie Nasso also delivers. The script is thought-provoking and tightly paced with no extraneous fat or over-wordiness. It's a typically slick looking episode, directed with control yet precision and the music has presence when used while not over-bearing.
In summary, great. 9/10
- TheLittleSongbird
- Aug 20, 2020