Ep 3. Kozmo

The Cape season 1 episode 3, "Kozmo", follows the continuing adventures of Vince Faraday (The Cape) as he fights to clear his name and bring justice to Palm City. After last week's narrow escape, Vince finds himself in need of a new mentor to train him in the art of fighting and deception. Enter Kozmo, a wily veteran of the circus underworld with a checkered past and a lot of secrets.

As Vince begins his training with Kozmo, he realizes that the old man is more than just a teacher. Kozmo represents a way of life that Vince thought was long gone: the carnival life, with its mystery and magic, the thrill of the crowd, and the freedom to be whoever he wants to be. However, Kozmo also represents danger, as Vince soon learns when he is pulled into the middle of a deadly rivalry between two of the city's most powerful mob bosses: Benson and Scales.

With Kozmo's help, Vince infiltrates the world of the mob, and soon finds himself playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Benson's henchman, Goggles. But as Vince digs deeper into the mystery, he finds himself caught between the two factions, each of whom offers him something he desperately needs: Scales offers him a way to clear his name, while Benson offers him a way to reunite with his family.

Meanwhile, Dana Faraday (Vince's wife) is still struggling to keep their family together in Vince's absence. She must deal with the menacing Peter Fleming (the villainous Chess), who has his own plans for Palm City and for Dana herself. As she tries to protect her son and maintain her own sanity in a world gone mad, Dana begins to learn that she is far stronger than she ever imagined.

As the episode unfolds, the tension builds to a thrilling climax, as Vince finally confronts the two gangsters and discovers the shocking truth behind Kozmo's involvement in the feud. In the end, Vince must make a choice that will determine not only the fate of Palm City, but also his own future as The Cape.

Overall, "Kozmo" is a riveting episode full of twists and turns, as well as some great character development for both Vince and Dana. It's also a lot of fun, with some great action sequences and a fantastic performance by Keith David as Kozmo. Fans of the series will not be disappointed, and newcomers will find plenty to enjoy.