Sunday, August 28, 2011

Adventures of Brisco County Jr. 5 - Brisco in Jalisco

Plot: Brisco travels to Mexico to investigate the possible involvement of Bly's gang in the theft of a shipment of rifles. Socrates comes along to try and reacquire said rifles. The two find themselves in the middle of a revolution, with a vain general of Brisco's acquaintance on one side and a leader of the people on the other. They have to decide what actions they're willing to take with regards to the guns and who they'll help. Also, Brisco has to contend with the return of Dixie Cousins to his life for the first time since Pilot.

Does Brisco use his gun? No.

Things Comet does: Can signal "heads" or "tails". He chose wrong, though.

Kiss Count: 2, both from Dixie Cousins. (6 overall)

John Bly Spreads His Arms Dramatically: 0. Bly's not here.

Is Pete Hutter in this episode: Yes!

Pete Hutter Quote: 'If I had a dog that could do math, he'd howl at you with laughter.'

Non-Pete Hutter Quote: 'I have this vision problem. Oh yeah? When I'm around you, everything else just goes out of focus.' - Dixie and Brisco.

Brisco's Coming Things: The margarita (created by the general's servant girl), weight loss (inspired by Pete Hutter).

Bly Gang Count: 0, as Pete escaped. Again. (2 overall).

Stuff the Orb Can Do: N/A

Other: Even though it's listed as episode 5 in the collection, "Brisco in Jalisco" aired before episode 2, "Socrates' Sister". Which is interesting, since in "Soc's Sister", a running gag was how Socrates' rescue attempt was undone by his unwillingness to pack lightly. He's carrying very little this, which as a later episode, would be a sign he's learning. As an earlier episode, it doesn't make as much sense.

The fact this episode was aired first does explain why Brisco wasn't surprised when Pete showed up in "Socrates' Sister" as Jack Randolph's partner, because he learned Pete didn't die after being shot during the Pilot in this episode instead. The conversation explaining that is how we get to weight loss.

Bruce Campbell and Kelly Rutherford have excellent chemistry, which I think is part of why they abandoned the idea of Wickwire's daughter as a recurring character/love interest. Dixie and Brisco just work so well together. Brisco's working for the tycoons, but in his own way, and Dixie's a wild card. She may work with members of Bly's gang, or with Brisco, but it'll more than likely coincide with her own interests.

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