Ep 15. Shadow of a Man
- TV-PG
- December 24, 1957
- 25 min
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7.9 (34)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp season 3 episode 15, titled Shadow of a Man, follows the titular character as he faces a difficult decision. He is torn between his loyalty to his friend Doc Holliday and his duties as a lawman. Doc Holliday has become involved with a group of outlaws, and this has put Wyatt in a difficult spot.
Wyatt consults with his associates in law enforcement, including Marshal Mike Donovan and the legendary Bat Masterson. They agree that Wyatt needs to take action, and they plan to apprehend the entire group of outlaws. However, they also recognize that this could mean the end of Doc Holliday's life of freedom.
Meanwhile, Doc Holliday tries to convince Wyatt to let him continue his life on the wrong side of the law. He has fallen in love with a woman named Kate Fisher, who is one of the outlaws. He argues that he can keep her and the outlaws out of trouble, and that Wyatt should let him go.
The tension between Wyatt and Doc Holliday comes to a head when the outlaws attempt a bank robbery. Wyatt and his posse are waiting for them, and a shootout ensues. Wyatt is able to capture most of the outlaws, but Doc Holliday and Kate Fisher escape.
The rest of the episode sees Wyatt and his posse tracking down the remaining outlaws, all the while knowing that they will eventually have to face Doc Holliday. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles, including a treacherous river and a vicious mountain lion.
As the episode ends, Wyatt and Doc Holliday finally come face-to-face. The two men have a tense conversation, and it becomes clear that their friendship may never be the same again. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering whether Wyatt will let his friend go or turn him in.
Overall, Shadow of a Man is a gripping episode that showcases the complex relationships at the heart of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. It also highlights the difficult moral choices faced by those in law enforcement, and the tension between loyalty to friends and duty to the law.
