Ep 18. Vendetta Road
- TV-PG
- May 25, 1979
- 48 min
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6.9 (149)
Vendetta Road is the eighteenth episode of the second season of The Incredible Hulk. In this episode, David Banner finds himself in the small town of Donovan's Mill, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between two families. The reasons for the feud are unclear, but it is clear that both families have a deep and long-standing hatred for each other.
David is hesitant to get involved, but he soon finds himself caught in the middle of the feud when he is mistaken for a member of one of the families. He is attacked by members of the other family and is forced to defend himself. Although he manages to escape, he realizes that he can't just leave the situation as it is.
He decides to investigate the feud and discovers that it has been going on for generations. The reasons for the feud are rooted in a dispute over land, and both families seem unwilling to compromise. David decides to try and find a peaceful solution, but his efforts are met with hostility from both sides.
As he delves deeper into the situation, David meets members of both families, including a young woman named Karen who is caught in the middle. She wants to put an end to the feud, but her father and brothers are determined to seek revenge. David also meets a man named Lusk who knows the truth about the feud and tries to convince both families to reconcile.
Despite his efforts, David finds that he is unable to bring an end to the feud, and the situation escalates to dangerous levels. He is chased by both families and is forced to flee for his life. In the end, it is up to Karen to make a decision that could put an end to the feud once and for all.
Vendetta Road is a tense and dramatic episode of The Incredible Hulk that explores themes of family, loyalty, and revenge. The characters are well-drawn and complex, and the direction is taut and suspenseful. It is a testament to the quality of the show that it is able to take a simple premise and turn it into an emotionally charged and engaging story that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
