Miami Vice season 3 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Undercover detectives Burnett and Tubbs negotiate a drug deal with Silvio, who is reluctant to involve his boss, Morales. Silvio escapes a raid, but Burnett keeps the drugs and money, forcing Silvio to agree to a meeting with Morales. Meanwhile, U.S. Customs agent Frank Arriola is blackmailed by Morales with a tape showing Frank's brother, Tico, a jai alai player, accidentally killing a woman. Tico is later killed in a game, distracted by guilt. Frank confronts Isabel Batista, involved in the setup, learns Tico's innocence, and refrains from killing her.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Sonny Burnett and Ricardo Tubbs?
Undercover detectives posing as drug buyers.
What is Silvio's role in the episode?
A drug dealer who refuses to set up a meeting with his boss, Morales.
Why does Burnett keep the drugs and money from Silvio?
As leverage to force a meeting with drug lord Morales.
Who is Frank Arriola?
A U.S. Customs agent and Tico's older brother.
What trouble does Tico get into?
He accidentally kills a woman during an argument.
How does Morales manipulate Frank?
By blackmailing him with a tape of Tico killing the woman.
What is the nature of the deal between Burnett, Tubbs, and Morales?
A negotiation for a large drug purchase.
What is Isabel Batista's involvement?
She is connected to Morales and involved in the setup against Tico and Frank.
How does Tico die?
He is accidentally killed in a jai alai game.
What does Frank learn about Tico's innocence?
Batista reveals Tico didn't kill the woman, and it was all a setup.
What is Frank's final decision regarding Batista?
He decides not to kill her after learning the truth.
How does the episode portray the consequences of the drug trade?
It shows tragic outcomes like Tico's death and Frank's moral conflict.