Ep 17. All That Glitters
- Not Rated
- March 30, 1990
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7.5 (29)
Zorro season 1 episode 17, titled "All That Glitters," is a thrilling episode that takes place in the beautiful pueblo of Los Angeles. In this episode, the corrupt Sgt. Garcia is up to his old tricks and has gotten himself into a sticky situation. He has been caught embezzling money from the pueblo's funds, and the only way out is to pay back the money he has stolen.
However, Garcia doesn't have the money, and time is running out. He turns to a cunning man named Carlos De Vega for help. Carlos is a wealthy man who has recently arrived in Los Angeles, and he immediately takes an interest in the beautiful Lolita Pulido. Lolita is the daughter of a wealthy rancher, and Carlos sees her as his ticket to a life of luxury.
Carlos agrees to help Garcia by lending him the money he needs to pay back the pueblo's funds. But Carlos has a sinister plan up his sleeve. He knows that the only way to win Lolita's heart is to present her with expensive gifts, so he gives her a beautiful necklace that he claims belonged to his mother. However, the necklace is actually a fake, and Carlos has a much more valuable necklace hidden away.
Zorro soon catches wind of Carlos' plans and decides to take action. He knows that Carlos is up to no good, and he is determined to protect Lolita from his scheming ways. Zorro sets out to find the real necklace and remove it from Carlos' possession. He also wants to expose Garcia's corruption to the people of Los Angeles.
Throughout the episode, there are many twists and turns as Zorro and Carlos battle it out. Zorro is clever and resourceful, but Carlos is just as cunning, and he is not easily defeated. The tension builds throughout the episode as each character tries to outsmart the other.
In the end, Zorro emerges victorious. He is able to expose Garcia's corruption and return the stolen money to the pueblo's funds. He also uncovers Carlos' deceitful ways and reveals his true intentions to Lolita. Although Lolita is heartbroken, she is grateful to Zorro for revealing Carlos' true nature.
"All That Glitters" is a thrilling episode that showcases the best of Zorro's heroism. Despite the many challenges he faces, he never gives up, and he always stands up for what is right. The episode is full of action, suspense, and drama, and it is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. If you are a fan of Zorro or enjoy a good story of heroism and justice, this episode is not to be missed.