This is one of my FAVORITE episodes! We're back to the more action-packed adventure. I like that we get a glimpse into the military pasts of both Thomas and Higgins. I like that it's Thomas...not the US agents, or the English General or the SAS team...that figures it out. To me, this episode is one of the best EXAMPLES of why Thomas retired from the Navy. His common sense and practical knowledge makes all of the military BS intolerable.
Lots of bonding between the characters in this one. It's the first time that Higgins expresses concern for Magnum...glad that he's all right after the SAS guys shoot Sampson. It's also one of the first times that Higgins "gets it" that Thomas...although he doesn't approve of his lifestyle or his methods...gets the job done. On the other hand, Magnum sticks up for Higgins when the US agents don't want to talk in front of him and, of course, saves his life. I like the interaction between Thomas and TC concerning the dinner jacket...love TC's laugh whe Thomas says "I owe you one!" I like Rick cooking for Thomas because he knows how bad he's feeling about Mandy's death. And I like that , even though she's "the bad guy" Thomas mourns for Mandy. There's that good heart again.
It's probably the first time anyone has worn jeans with a dinner jacket, too, but TM looks good in ANYTHING and I'm guessing that there's a lot of men out there who were happy to have confirmation that it's OK to be comfortable!
My favorite lines in this episode are:
Brigadier General Ffolkes: I thought we disposed of our man last night, Magnum. I suppose we missed somebody.
Thomas: It was the girl, Brigidier, and your men didn't miss her.
Wonderful play on words!
A friend of mine who lived in Hawaii for 3 years just told me that yes, the front license plates do have stickers with dates on them. He said each year you are issued two stickers for each car, one for the back and one for the front.
