Ep 4. Cal Sweeney

Cal Sweeney, the fourth episode of the first season of Alcatraz, introduces us to a new convict whose reappearance after 50 years sparks a reopened investigation into his criminal past and a new heist on the horizon.

As soon as the inmate, Cal Sweeney (Eric Johnson), appears in modern-day San Francisco, the team starts piecing together his past. Sweeney was known as a notorious bank robber in the 60s - his M.O. was to tunnel underneath banks to bypass security - and his return quickly alerts the team as more tunnels start appearing in the city.

However, to complicate matters further, Sweeney has a few surprising secrets up his sleeves. First, he believes that he has returned to the present day to finish the same bank heist without the risk of prison. Secondly, despite his troubled past, Sweeney's gentlemanly, charismatic personality makes it hard to believe he was capable of his previous crimes.

In an effort to discover the truth, the team delves deeper into Sweeney's past, including the untold story of his love for a mysterious woman, and what really drove him to his life of crime.

The episode is full of action as Sweeney's heist takes form, with a unique twist in its execution. The team is forced to work together with the FBI to try and stop the robbery and bring Sweeney to justice, but the task is challenging given Sweeney's intelligence and experience in heists. The result is an exciting episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and leaves them wondering what will happen next.

Throughout the episode, the characters' backstories are also explored in greater detail, revealing more about their pasts and how they ended up working together to keep San Francisco safe from the escaped Alcatraz inmates.

Overall, Cal Sweeney is a thrilling addition to the first season of Alcatraz, showcasing a complex and engaging storyline while giving viewers a glimpse into the pasts of the show's main characters. It elevates the show's suspense and makes for a riveting watch.