Marino does a series on Sweetheart contracts, those where a middle man, a so called labour relations representative negotiates a hugely compliant workforce. Chuck King is killed after attempting to set up a new union at a factory.
'Empty heads on muscular bodies,'
A chilling sentiment indeed, but when there's money to be made, there will always be corruption, what ruthless boss wouldn't want a compliant workforce, but of course there's a cost.
Marino instantly clashes with Robbie Wilson, the middle man in question, who's taken a cut, and delivered the compliant, down beaten work force. This is a very, very good episode, one that gives a real insight into the sign of the times, an era that was hard for people.
In spite of the pretty picture that's painted for him, Marino investigates in his usual dogged fashion. Only this time he's not just investigating crooked business practice, he's also investigating the potential murder of Chuck King. McNally was excellent here.
A killer performance from David Janssen, who played Wilson, it may actually be the standout performance on the show so far.
Excellent, 8/10.
'Empty heads on muscular bodies,'
A chilling sentiment indeed, but when there's money to be made, there will always be corruption, what ruthless boss wouldn't want a compliant workforce, but of course there's a cost.
Marino instantly clashes with Robbie Wilson, the middle man in question, who's taken a cut, and delivered the compliant, down beaten work force. This is a very, very good episode, one that gives a real insight into the sign of the times, an era that was hard for people.
In spite of the pretty picture that's painted for him, Marino investigates in his usual dogged fashion. Only this time he's not just investigating crooked business practice, he's also investigating the potential murder of Chuck King. McNally was excellent here.
A killer performance from David Janssen, who played Wilson, it may actually be the standout performance on the show so far.
Excellent, 8/10.