I have seen some bad reviews on this one, and I think the show deserves a fair shake. One low review here even says it's hard to follow. Of course it is; that's the way reality works.
Matt actually pulls of a bit of sleuthing worthy of Columbo. One reviewer has questioned how both of Yuma's lovers knew about each other. The answer is simple. Yuma's husband had confronted the wrong man in town, and he realized she was seeing someone else, and figured it out.
Quint shines as a man of integrity and courage, and it shows at the end of the episode (that is NOT a "spoiler"; he's a regular and we knew he wouldn't die). It is worthy of the character that Burt Reynolds plays here, maybe the best role he ever had.
And I agree that the conversation between Doc and Kitty was delightful. Even if you don't like the rest of the show, it's worth it for that little bit of repartee. So, give this one a chance. It's not open and shut, and you have to think a little bit, and it might hurt someone's brain to do so, but it will be worth it.
Matt actually pulls of a bit of sleuthing worthy of Columbo. One reviewer has questioned how both of Yuma's lovers knew about each other. The answer is simple. Yuma's husband had confronted the wrong man in town, and he realized she was seeing someone else, and figured it out.
Quint shines as a man of integrity and courage, and it shows at the end of the episode (that is NOT a "spoiler"; he's a regular and we knew he wouldn't die). It is worthy of the character that Burt Reynolds plays here, maybe the best role he ever had.
And I agree that the conversation between Doc and Kitty was delightful. Even if you don't like the rest of the show, it's worth it for that little bit of repartee. So, give this one a chance. It's not open and shut, and you have to think a little bit, and it might hurt someone's brain to do so, but it will be worth it.