Niles (William Sadler) is not a normal sort of guy. He works as an electrician and runs the electric chair in a prison. What makes that more unusual is that he REALLY enjoys his work...too much. But his 'fun' seems to have come to an end when the death penalty is abolished in his state. What is this sick freak to do next? Freelance!
It is very interesting that the executioner (William Sadler) talks to the audience during much of the show...as if they agree with him and his actions. And, Sadler is very good in this part. However, although well made I should point out a few things. First, since it was made for HBO, there are plenty of gratuitous boobies. Second, the show might be too much for some people...especially since the death scenes are very vivid. But apart from that and a missing piece (how did they catch him at the end???), a very good and nasty episode...which leaves you wanting more.