Suspicion of Innocence

The Equalizer Season 3 Episode 3: Suspicion of Innocence Aired on CBS: September 30, 1987 Directed by: Russ Mayberry Written by : Robert Eisele Featuring: Vincent D'Onofrio, Ann Wedgeworth, John Randolph, Mark Margolis, a little James Eckhouse

So. There's a lot of words to throw around - problematic, of its time, doesn't age well. A few things are for sure. This is a very special episode. The Equalizer (the show and the character) had its heart in the right place. And this episode is not to be missed. Following an epic two parter that started the season, The Equalizer turns its focus to a mentally disabled man falsely accused of murder. And Vincent D'Onofrio gives it his absolute all as the lead guest performer. And this is 1987, and The Equalizer isn't much known for subtely. Yeah, there's a lot to process. And process it we do, diligently cataloging other similar performances of the time and the larger topic of how to view past representations of sensitives issues. A very special podcast episode about a very special episode.

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