Ep 4. The Trojan Horse
- TV-14
- March 17, 2017
- 44 min
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7.5 (262)
DCI Harry Clayton is the titular Lucky Man in Stan Lee's hit show, a detective with a supernatural ability to control luck. Season 2 episode 4, "The Trojan Horse," sees Harry and his team investigating a high-tech heist at an art gallery, the work of a gang known as the Collective. Posing as a wealthy collector, Harry sets up a meeting with the gang's leader, who tells him about their most ambitious score yet: a Trojan Horse malware that can infiltrate any system. Meanwhile, Eve is investigating the murder of a hacker, leading her to a dark web marketplace full of illegal goods and services.
As Harry begins to understand the scale of the Trojan Horse operation, he realizes the gang is planning to steal vital data from a government contractor. Desperate to stop them, he enlists the help of his old friend Rich, a reformed hacker with connections in the criminal underworld. Together they hatch a plan to intercept the data transfer, but as always, luck has a way of complicating things.
The episode is full of action, as Harry and his team race against the clock to stop the Collective and their sinister plot. Along the way, they encounter a host of dangerous characters, from the leader of the Collective to his enigmatic lieutenant and a Russian hitman with ties to Harry's past. There are also twists and turns aplenty, as the show plays with the idea of who can be trusted and who is really on Harry's side.
At its heart, "The Trojan Horse" is a classic heist story with a high-tech twist. The episode blends elements of espionage and cybercrime to create a thrilling and unpredictable caper, with the added bonus of Harry's Lucky Man powers keeping things interesting. But amidst all the action and intrigue, the characters remain the real stars of the show. Harry is a charismatic lead, struggling to balance his personal life with the demands of his job and his supernatural gift. His supporting cast is just as strong, with Eve and Rich both getting their chance to shine in this episode.
Overall, season 2 episode 4 of Stan Lee's Lucky Man is a must-see for fans of the show or anyone who enjoys a good heist story. It's a thrilling, entertaining hour of television that balances clever plotting with strong character work. Whether you're intrigued by the show's supernatural elements or just love a good crime drama, "The Trojan Horse" has something for everyone.