Ep 10. The Taking of Dick McWilliams
- TV-14
- December 3, 1981
- 42 min
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6.7 (525)
Magnum P.I. season 2 episode 10 titled "The Taking of Dick McWilliams" follows Thomas Magnum, a private investigator working in Hawaii who is hired to keep watch over a wealthy businessman's home. When the businessman's right-hand man, Dick McWilliams, is taken hostage while in Magnum's care, Magnum is determined to find out who's responsible and bring McWilliams back safely.
The episode begins with Thomas Magnum (played by Jay Hernandez) receiving a new assignment from Higgins (played by Perdita Weeks), his employer and friend. A wealthy businessman named Fred Jennings has hired Magnum to watch over his home and ensure the safety of his right-hand man, Dick McWilliams (played by comedian Jim Jefferies). In return, Jennings has promised to help Magnum with a case he's been working on for months.
Magnum takes his job seriously and sets up surveillance around the house. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when McWilliams is kidnapped while in Magnum's care. The kidnappers leave a note demanding a ransom of $2 million for McWilliams' safe return.
Magnum immediately starts investigating the kidnapping and quickly discovers that things are not as they seem. He uncovers a web of deceit and corruption surrounding Jennings and McWilliams, and realizes that the ransom demand may be just a cover for something much more sinister.
As the investigation unfolds, Magnum is forced to team up with T.C. (played by Stephen Hill) and Rick (played by Zachary Knighton) to track down the culprits and rescue McWilliams. Along the way, they face numerous obstacles and challenges, including corrupt police officers, dangerous criminals, and personal vendettas.
The episode is filled with action-packed scenes and suspenseful moments as Magnum and his team race against time to save McWilliams. There are also several subplots and character development moments that add depth to the story and keep the audience engaged.
Overall, "The Taking of Dick McWilliams" is a thrilling and entertaining episode of Magnum P.I. that showcases the show's strengths – dynamic characters, engaging storylines, and exciting action sequences.
