Ep 3. Chuck vs. the Angel de la Muerte

In Chuck season 3 episode 3, titled "Chuck vs. the Angel de la Muerte," things get intense for our favorite nerd-turned-spy as he is tasked with protecting a visiting dictator from Central America. But things are not as straightforward as they seem, and Chuck soon finds himself caught up in a web of political intrigue and danger.

The episode kicks off with Chuck and Sarah getting ready to welcome the dictator of Costa Gravas, Augusto Gaez (played by Armand Assante), to Los Angeles. Their mission is to ensure his safety during his visit, which aims to secure a trade deal between the U.S. and Costa Gravas. Chuck is understandably nervous about the whole thing, especially given his lack of experience in protecting high-profile targets. But Sarah reassures him that Casey will be there to back them up.

Meanwhile, Casey is busy dealing with a personal matter—he's just found out that he's become a father, thanks to a brief fling he had with a woman while on a mission in Uzbekistan. But he's not exactly thrilled about the news, given that he's never been much of a family man. Nevertheless, he decides to help out with the dictator's protection detail, and soon joins forces with Chuck and Sarah.

However, their mission hits a snag when they discover that Augusto is not quite the benevolent leader he's made out to be. In fact, he's a ruthless dictator who has committed numerous human rights violations in his country. Chuck is understandably conflicted about this revelation, as he's supposed to be protecting the guy. But things come to a head when Augusto's own security detail turns on him, setting off a chain of events that puts everyone in danger.

To make matters worse, there's a new player in town—a mysterious assassin known only as the Angel de la Muerte, or Angel of Death. He's been hired to take out Augusto, and is hot on his trail. Chuck, Sarah, and Casey have their work cut out for them as they try to keep Augusto safe from both the Angel and his own security forces.

What follows is a fast-paced, action-packed episode that sees our heroes facing off against an increasingly dangerous adversary. There are some great moments of tension and suspense, as they try to evade the Angel and keep Augusto alive. And as usual, there's plenty of humor and heart to balance out the high-stakes drama.

As always, the episode is anchored by the excellent performances of the cast. Zachary Levi is great as Chuck, bringing just the right mix of vulnerability and heroism to the role. Yvonne Strahovski is equally strong as Sarah, while Adam Baldwin brings his trademark gruffness to the role of Casey.

Overall, "Chuck vs. the Angel de la Muerte" is a solid entry in the series, showcasing the show's strengths in action, comedy, and character development. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.