Ep 19. Jarod's Honor
- TV-NR
- May 3, 1997
- 46 min
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8.0 (122)
During season 1, episode 19 of The Pretender titled "Jarod's Honor," we see a continuation of Jarod's efforts to search for the truth about his past and the Centre.
In this episode, Jarod poses as a driving instructor to investigate a car accident involving a teenage boy named Tommy, who died in the crash. However, things quickly become complicated when Tommy's sister, Angela, approaches Jarod believing he is a private investigator and asks him to find out what really happened to her brother.
As Jarod dives deeper into the case, he discovers that the accident was not an accident at all, but rather a cover-up orchestrated by a corrupt judge who was bribed by a wealthy businessman. The judge purposely ruled in favor of the businessman in a lawsuit, and as a reward, the businessman arranged for the judge's son to get a job as a prosecutor - a job that Tommy was supposed to have been given before he died.
As Jarod begins to piece together the truth, he finds himself in danger when the judge and the businessman become aware of his investigation. Meanwhile, Angelo is also in danger as she continues her own investigation into her brother's death.
The episode culminates in a tense confrontation between Jarod, the judge, the businessman, and the corrupt prosecutor, with Jarod risking everything to expose the truth and seek justice for Tommy and his family.
Overall, "Jarod's Honor" is a thrilling episode that showcases Jarod's intelligence, resourcefulness, and compassion. It also highlights the themes of justice, honor, and the corrupting influence of power.