Ep 3. Heart of Darkness

In Miami Vice season 1 episode 3, titled "Heart of Darkness," Det. James "Sonny" Crockett and Det. Ricardo Tubbs work undercover to bring down a ruthless drug kingpin named Calderone. The episode opens with Tubbs at a bar in New York City, trying to extract information from a bartender who is working with Calderone. Tubbs trades bottles of alcohol with the bartender in exchange for details about Calderone's operations.

Meanwhile, Crockett is in Miami trying to track down a courier who works for Calderone. Crockett visits the courier's girlfriend, who tells him that the courier is in the hospital after suffering a drug overdose. Crockett plans to use the courier's death as a cover to infiltrate Calderone's organization.

Back in New York, Tubbs meets with Calderone's lieutenant Frank Mosca, who is suspicious of Tubbs but willing to give him a chance. Mosca assigns Tubbs to oversee the transfer of drugs from a warehouse to a shipping container. Tubbs is accompanied by another one of Calderone's men, Hector, who is also suspicious of him.

In Miami, Crockett assumes the identity of the dead courier and meets with Calderone's right-hand man, Esteban. Crockett's cover is blown when Esteban recognizes him from a previous encounter. Esteban takes Crockett to meet with Calderone, who is wary of Crockett's presence and suspects that he might be working with law enforcement.

Back in New York, Tubbs discovers that Hector is an undercover DEA agent. Hector reveals that he has been working with Mosca to bring down Calderone's organization. Hector and Tubbs work together to seize the drugs and arrest Mosca.

In Miami, Calderone kidnaps Crockett and takes him to an abandoned building. Calderone reveals that he knows Crockett is an undercover cop, and he plans to torture him for information. Crockett manages to break free and fight off Calderone's men. He shoots Calderone, but the drug kingpin manages to escape.

At the end of the episode, Crockett and Tubbs meet up in Miami. Tubbs reveals that he has successfully infiltrated Calderone's organization and has uncovered information that will help bring him down. Crockett reflects on the dangers of working undercover and the toll that it takes on his personal life.

"Heart of Darkness" is a tense and fast-paced episode that showcases the dangers of working undercover. Crockett and Tubbs are pushed to their limits as they try to bring down Calderone's drug trafficking organization. The episode also highlights the importance of trust and loyalty in law enforcement, as Tubbs works with Hector to bring down Mosca and Calderone. Overall, "Heart of Darkness" is a thrilling episode that sets the stage for the rest of the series.