Ep 14. Compulsion
- January 24, 1985
- 48 min
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7.7 (251)
Magnum P.I. season 5 episode 14 titled "Compulsion" follows the story of Magnum as he investigates a rich and influential family that is at the center of a gruesome murder case. The episode opens with Magnum receiving a call from Rick’s girlfriend, Dee, who has been hired by a wealthy family to investigate the death of their patriarch, Mr. Hanley.
Magnum joins Dee at the Hanley estate, where they meet with the family and are quickly brought up to speed on what happened. Mr. Hanley, a notorious drinker and womanizer, was found dead in his bedroom, the apparent victim of a heart attack. However, the Hanley family suspects foul play, believing that someone may have poisoned him. Magnum and Dee agree to take the case, and begin gathering clues and interviewing family members.
As they dig deeper into the case, Magnum and Dee discover a number of secrets that the Hanley family has been keeping hidden. They learn that Mr. Hanley had a complicated relationship with his wife, who suspected him of having affairs with other women. They also discover that one of Mr. Hanley’s sons has a gambling addiction, while the other has a tendency to lash out in anger.
As Magnum and Dee continue to gather evidence, they begin to suspect that the Hanley family is hiding something even bigger than they had originally thought. They discover a painting that Mr. Hanley had hidden away in his private office, which depicts a woman who looks eerily similar to his wife. Magnum and Dee begin to suspect that the painting may hold the key to the murder, and they set out to uncover the truth.
As they delve deeper into the mystery, Magnum and Dee find themselves facing danger at every turn. They are chased by mysterious figures in the woods, and are nearly run off the road by an unknown assailant. But despite the danger, Magnum refuses to back down. He knows that the truth is out there, and he is determined to find it.
In the end, Magnum and Dee solve the case, discovering that the Hanley family has been tormented by two different types of compulsions - one for revenge and one for money. The truth about Mr. Hanley's untimely death will leave the audience in shock.
Overall, "Compulsion" is an exciting episode of Magnum P.I. that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. With plenty of twists and turns, the episode is filled with suspense and mystery, as Magnum and Dee work tirelessly to solve the case. The strong chemistry between the two characters and the expertly crafted plot make this episode a must-see for fans of the show.