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A review by wynnz
Vegas Lies by Andrew Cunningham
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A dark and disturbing subject matter is tackled head-on in this episode of the Lies series. Sex trafficking, slavery, prostitution, kidnapping, murder, pedophilia, and parricide - these are all everyday light subjects! Our dynamic crime-solving duo becomes a threesome in this disturbing plot as Mo joins the gang, bringing her martial arts skills to the party. I was half expecting Liam Neeson to drop by and lend a hand because he has experience in this type of work.
"I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are very particular skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you, but if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you." —Liam Neeson, "Taken"
Overall, putting aside the subject matter, it is a fast-paced, exciting mystery thriller.
"I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are very particular skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you, but if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you." —Liam Neeson, "Taken"
Overall, putting aside the subject matter, it is a fast-paced, exciting mystery thriller.