Ep 5. 10-8 Black & Blue

In Deputy season 1 episode 5 titled "10-8 Black & Blue," tensions run high in Los Angeles as the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) grapples with issues of racism and police brutality. A viral video of an LAPD officer arresting a young black man sparks outrage and protests across the city. In the meantime, Deputy Bill Hollister (played by Stephen Dorff) and his team of deputies must navigate the chaos and find a way to maintain order while also ensuring justice is served.

The episode begins with the LAPD reeling from the fallout of the viral video. Captain Cade (played by Brian Van Holt) and Lieutenant Breanna Bishop (played by Bex Taylor-Klaus) argue over the best way to handle the situation, with Cade advocating for a heavy-handed approach to quell the protests while Bishop urges a more peaceful solution.

Meanwhile, Hollister and his team are called to investigate a murder at a biker bar. The victim is a member of the Outlaws, a notorious outlaw motorcycle gang. As they investigate the crime, tensions escalate between the Outlaws and the LAPD, with each side blaming the other for the murder.

Hollister, who has a reputation for being tough but fair, is determined to find the killer and bring them to justice. He also finds himself caught in the middle of the tensions between the LAPD and the community, as he must balance his loyalty to his fellow deputies with his commitment to serving the people of Los Angeles.

As the investigation unfolds, Hollister and his team are forced to confront their own biases and preconceptions about the Outlaws, as well as the issue of police brutality and racism within the LAPD. The episode deals with these difficult topics in a nuanced and thoughtful way, exploring the complex relationships between law enforcement and the communities they are meant to serve and protect.

Ultimately, Hollister is able to solve the murder case and bring the killer to justice, but the larger issues at play in the episode remain unresolved. The episode ends on a somber note, as Hollister reflects on the challenges facing law enforcement in a city as diverse and complex as Los Angeles.