Little Miss Dangerous

Just when Tubbs gets the week's focus, and it's a total downer. A serial killer on the loose, a young girl's tragic foray into a life of prostitution, and there's Rico just trying to do something right. You just know from the beginning that things aren't going to turn out happy. It's not all gloom, though; Crockett gets to dial down the intensity for once, and his scenes with the old bag lady are kind of endearing.

'Little Miss Dangerous' is an atmospheric episode that deviates from the usual drug theme, and the results are striking. Very stylish night photography and some excellent use of music make this one a winner. And the use of "Order of Death" by Public Image Ltd. gives the remaining 5 minutes (and the episode) its evocative punch, and makes for a nail-biter of an ending.

8/10

The key was the acting. Very nice, subtle performances from PMT and DJ, who are on equal footing in this show. Guest star, Irish musician, Fiona, plays her part perfectly....maybe a payback for watching Ted Nugent ruin an otherwise great "Definitely Miami". However, Nugents song, the title of the episode, sets the story line up perfectly. The last five minutes is one of the most riveting climaxes to a show you'll see. Cuban director Leon Ichaso does a magnificent job from start to finish and Jann Hammer's background music is perfect. THIS show is Vice at its best.

I recall being absolutely spellbound by this episode's vividly haunting conclusion. Tubbs carries this one and Crockett plays wing-man in one of the best episodes of the entire series. We are carried into the sleazy world of Miami's strip joints, barely-of-age prostitutes and nighttime danger. A serial killer is preying upon johns and leaving crayon drawing calling cards with the victims. Tubbs is drawn towards one young, beautiful and emotionally scarred sex worker whose hot-headed boyfriend stands out as a prime suspect. Set almost entirely at night and with an accompanying soundtrack that amps up the tension and intrigue, Little Miss Dangerous is Exhibit A in what made this television show so special. The usual undercover drug investigation yarn is cast aside for this one and the result is one of the darkest episodes in the Miami Vice Canon with a sledgehammer of a conclusion. Fiona captures the tortured psyche of Jackie and manages to make her one of the most sympathetic and memorable characters ever to appear on this classic 1980s television program.

One of the best Vice episodes directed by Leon Ichaso which also directed several other good MV episodes...

In this, Tubbs befriends a show actress/prostitute/killer. She has a jealous boyfriend who grudgingly supports her 'after the show' work because of the extra money... In fact the boyfriend is initially suspected of the killings as Crockett and Tubbs focus in his direction...

The final 5 minutes is absolutely superb, with the typical MV colour combined with Crockett on the chase, Tubbs the prisoner and a great track choice in 'Order Of Death'.

Following Crockett's encounter with a femme fatale in Season Two's "Definitely Miami", now it's Tubbs' turn! "Little Miss Dangerous" begins with an unexpected murder and the track "Little Miss Dangerous" from Ted Nugent. We are introduced to Jackie McSeidan (Fiona), one of deadliest females from the series, and the leather-clad Cat (Larry Joshua). Both Fiona and Joshua deliver top-notch performances and there is a believable relationship between their characters.

This is an atmospheric tale with drugs on the back-burner and the concentration on vice. While Fiona is one of the true beauties of "Miami Vice", I couldn't help but notice that Olivia Brown looks particularly lovely in a purple wig! The dramatic ending is appropriately accompanied by the excellent track "Order Of Death" from Public Image Ltd.

10 out of 10. It's always great to see a "Vice" episode that's shot predominantly at night. "Little Miss Dangerous" is thick with a sleazy atmosphere and is a welcome change of pace for the season. It's a shame that McSeidan's psychosis isn't explained but this remains an excellent tale and very watchable television.