Ep 3. Clean Hands
- TV14
- March 13, 2009
- 41 min
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7.8 (185)
In "Flashpoint" season 2 episode 3, titled "Clean Hands," the Strategic Response Unit (SRU) team is called in to deal with a hostage situation at a construction site. A group of disgruntled workers have taken their boss hostage after their demands for better working conditions and pay were ignored. The boss's son is also at the scene, unable to leave due to the danger.
The SRU team arrives on the scene and quickly assesses the situation. They attempt to negotiate with the workers, but things escalate when shots are fired from both sides. The team is faced with the difficult task of trying to defuse the situation without anyone getting hurt.
As the situation unfolds, the team learns that the hostage-takers have a specific agenda and are willing to resort to extreme measures to get what they want. They vacillate between anger and desperation and the mood becomes increasingly tense.
Throughout the episode, the team is faced with a series of unexpected challenges and obstacles that test their skills and resourcefulness. They work tirelessly to keep the hostage-takers calm while working towards a peaceful resolution.
As they work, the team debates the ethics of the situation. They wonder if the workers have a right to their demands or if they are simply endangering lives for their own selfish reasons. Over time, they learn more about the circumstances that led to the situation and begin to see things from a different perspective.
The episode is filled with suspense and drama as the SRU team inches closer to a solution. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats, wondering how the situation will eventually resolve itself. Ultimately, "Clean Hands" is a gripping and thought-provoking episode that shows the challenges of responding to complex hostage situations.