Ep 5. Pie a la Mojo

Pie a la Mojo is the fifth episode of the second season of Hap and Leonard. The show is a crime comedy-drama television series based on the novel series of the same name by Joe R. Lansdale. The show is set in the late 1980s in East Texas.

The episode begins with Leonard and Hap getting ready for a meeting with a private investigator they hired to help with their case. The two are hopeful that the PI will be able to shed some light on the mysterious death of their friend and neighbor, Florida Grange. As they wait for the PI to arrive, Leonard proves to Hap that his homemade pie is better than any store-bought pie. Their conversation is cut short when the PI, Daniel Pembry, arrives. Pembry tells the two that he found evidence that may lead to the killer of Florida Grange. The three of them start to investigate the lead.

As they dig deeper into the case, it becomes apparent that they are in trouble. The lead they were following turned out to be a red herring and a trap. They are then abducted by some unknown assailants who take them to an abandoned house. There, they are interrogated about their involvement in Florida's death. The perpetrators near the house are not ordinary locals, and it becomes increasingly evident that their interests go beyond normal law enforcement. The abductors are looking for a specific item, and Hap and Leonard are going to be their ticket to finding it.

The episode takes a dramatic turn as Hap and Leonard have to find a way to escape. The two are always looking for adventure, but this time they may have bitten off more than they can chew. The tension in the episode keeps the viewers on the edge of their seat, and it is difficult to predict what will happen next. The characters are fleshed out, and the relationships between them are crucial to the story. The humor and witty dialogue keep the show lighthearted despite the serious subject matter.

Pie a la Mojo is a compelling episode that keeps the viewer engaged from beginning to end. The show's soundtrack is fantastic, and the 80s music fits the show perfectly. The cinematography is fantastic, and the shots were creatively executed. The show accurately captures the desperation and poverty that was present in East Texas in the late 80s. The characters' motivations are fleshed out, and the episode reveals more about their personalities.

Overall, Pie a la Mojo is an exciting and well-executed episode that demonstrates the show's ability to merge humor, drama, and suspense. The episode establishes a high bar for the rest of the series, and it is sure to keep the viewers hooked until the end. The storytelling is so good that it is easy to forget that the episode is a work of fiction. It will leave the audience eagerly anticipating the next episode.