This is a Christmas-themed episode distinctive for being set mostly on a deserted island, where the guys are stranded after TC experiences mechanical problems. This sets up a deserted island survival story involving TM, TC, Rick and Higgins.
Frenchman's Island is used for Naval target practice, and, unbeknownst to the guys, a sadistic Navy Captain plans to shell the island on Christmas Eve. Frenchman's Island is a fictitious island based on the actual island of Kahoolawe, which was historically used for Naval target practice but is now protected.
The guys make the best of the situation and reflect deep thoughts about Christmas while sitting around the campfire, just as the first rounds start to fall. Miraculously, the chopper starts up and they zoom off into the silent night.
A simple, linear storyline with no real mystery or body count, it is a welcome change of pace for fans of the series and a decent holiday story. 8/10.
Frenchman's Island is used for Naval target practice, and, unbeknownst to the guys, a sadistic Navy Captain plans to shell the island on Christmas Eve. Frenchman's Island is a fictitious island based on the actual island of Kahoolawe, which was historically used for Naval target practice but is now protected.
The guys make the best of the situation and reflect deep thoughts about Christmas while sitting around the campfire, just as the first rounds start to fall. Miraculously, the chopper starts up and they zoom off into the silent night.
A simple, linear storyline with no real mystery or body count, it is a welcome change of pace for fans of the series and a decent holiday story. 8/10.