An old friend comes to visit Tarzan, but he is really there to retrieve hidden, stolen mob cash.An old friend comes to visit Tarzan, but he is really there to retrieve hidden, stolen mob cash.An old friend comes to visit Tarzan, but he is really there to retrieve hidden, stolen mob cash.
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Jack Benton: I heard you and Murph going at it in the hangar.
Tarzan: Does Jack think Murph speaks the truth?
Jack Benton: Sure sounded like it. Of course, you know him better than I do.
Tarzan: Tarzan is not sure anymore.
[shakes his head, frustrated]
Tarzan: Life is simpler in the jungle.
Jack Benton: Sure. Kill or be killed, eat or be eaten. Easy choices. The trouble is, in the world outside, things aren't always so black and white. Sometimes, they're shades of gray. And human beings have to be able to adapt in order to survive.
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode for many reasons. The acting is consistently strong, particularly Wolf Larson's portrayal of Tarzan's inner conflict and Ian Ruskin's subtle performance as a flawed but sympathetic Murphy. In addition, the exploration of themes like "life is complicated" and "gray areas" was surprisingly nuanced for a show like this and added depth to the story.
A few minor quibbles: the episode never defines what the "broken promise" actually is. Presumably it's something like Murphy promising to never leave Tarzan or the jungle, but a little clarification would have been helpful. Also, the decision to label Murphy as an American seems odd given that the actor is from London and has a heavy English accent. Other than that, it's a strong episode and one I highly recommend.
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- Runtime23 minutes