Ep 1. The Invisible Hand

The Invisible Hand is the first episode of the popular TV show 'Comrade Detective'. The show takes place in Romania in the mid-1980s and is an action-comedy series that features Detectives Gregor Anghel (voiced by Channing Tatum) and Iosif Baciu (voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) as they investigate the murder of one of their comrades, Nikita Ionescu.

The episode starts off with a montage of Romania's past political legacy and the rise of the Communist Party. The viewer then gets to see the introduction of Detectives Anghel and Baciu, two of the country's finest officers, who have just arrived on the scene of Nikita's murder. The detectives are stunned to see their murdered comrade and vow to find the killer.

While trying to investigate the case, the detectives are also faced with the challenges of their ideology. As detectives, they are supposed to be impartial, but their Communist beliefs have clouded their judgment. The crime scene investigation turns political as the officers discover anti-Communist literature at the scene, implying that Nikita was killed by a foreign entity trying to infiltrate Romania's political system.

The first suspect they investigate is Nikita's ex-girlfriend, who they believe might have killed him out of jealousy. The interrogation scene drips with sexual tension and classic film noir flair. As Anghel and Baciu dig deeper, they uncover a larger plot to bring down communism in Romania.

The Invisible Hand does not hold back when it comes to political satire. The series does an excellent job of exaggerating the Communist ideology and the United States infiltration propaganda machine. The dialogue of the characters and even the cinematography is tuned towards a specific Communist aesthetic that is sure to please fans of Socialist realism.

The episode's humor is also top-notch, with Anghel and Baciu's banter being both clever and witty. The officers' childish bickering contrasted with their rough and tough exterior makes for an endearing combination. The episode also pokes fun at classic American detective shows like Magnum P.I. by portraying both men driving red sports cars and wearing flashy clothing.

The episode takes a dark turn when Anghel and Baciu stumble upon a warehouse filled with tons of anti-Communist political propaganda just waiting to be disseminated. Could this be what Nikita was working to prevent? The detectives are thrown into a world of espionage and conspiracies as they race against time to stop these American spies from causing further damage.

As the episode comes to a close, viewers are left wondering who is really working for the people of Romania and who is working for foreign interests. Questions linger, and excitement builds for the rest of the series as the detectives are left to investigate what could become a larger political conspiracy against the Communist regime of Romania.

In conclusion, The Invisible Hand sets the stage for a compelling and hilarious action-comedy series that balances a unique mix of political satire, conspiracy, and detective work. It is a perfect blend of nostalgia, humor, and suspense that guarantees fans a good time and a lot of laughs.