FBI: Most Wanted continues to impress with “Money Flows,” an episode that deftly balances the team’s personal lives with the heart of a gripping armed robbery. While there are some predictable elements to the plot, the highlight of the narrative is the exploration of the double-edged nature of “family affairs.” This quote reflects the concerns or problems that come with family and the importance of family in the character’s life. Let me explain.
Money Flow – FBI: Most Wanted, pictured (LR): Caroline Harris as Cora Love and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon. , Inc. All rights reserved.
The theft occurred at Agee Cash, a pseudo-banking institution that stores excess cash off-site. Remy (McDermott) finds himself talking to Jody (Gurturk), the facility’s manager. She explained that her repeated requests for greater security were ignored and now one guard is dead. Her effortless cooperation immediately aroused my suspicions, which was later confirmed by Remy when he discovered that she was actually the reason why Aggie Cash’s previously undisclosed location was revealed.
“Money Flow” – FBI: Most Wanted, pictured here is Dylan McDermott as supervisory agent Remy Scott. Inc. All rights reserved.
Members of the crime syndicate include Jody’s fiancé Nate (Stanton), his brother Mike (Fisher), and Mike’s two ex-con buddies Wayne (Barrington) and Chico (Arroyo) . Viewers will quickly learn that Nate is the brains of the team. I think his brother Mike was a muscular guy. No, “bold” would be a more accurate way to describe Mike, as he is clearly the more reckless of the two. For example, when a security guard responded to a breach, Nate tried to talk to him. Nate’s reasoning was: “The money is insured. We’re out of here in 58 seconds.” The security guard heroically tried to do his job and shot Nate. Mike then kills the guard, despite Nate’s protests.
Remy and the team arrive on scene. Remy correctly intuited that the group was in the beginning stages of an orgy. DNA in bloodstains at the scene linked at least one unsub to an inmate serving time for – wait for it – a bank robbery. Remy and Ray (Hodge) rush to meet Mike and Nate’s uncle. “You taught them the family business,” Remy quipped. “You’re right,” his uncle boasted. Uncle confirms Nate is smart; a note filed by Remy. He also immediately provided his nephew’s phone number to the FBI in exchange for a reduced sentence of 25 years.
Money Flow – FBI: Most Wanted, pictured (left): Shantel VanSanten as Agent Nina Chase, Dylan McDermott ) plays supervisory agent Remy Scott.
Agents Nina (Van Santen), Sheryl (Sternberg) and Hana (Castle Hughes) investigate Nate’s home. The family revealed some of his secrets, including his plans to leave the country, proof of his recently obtained pilot’s license and his engagement ring.
Nate’s staff hid outside the pharmacy where they went to get supplies to treat his gunshot wound. Nina and Remy nearly get arrested thanks to Nate’s clever attempt to throw “funny money” at the public. The action created a crowd between them and the FBI. The frenzy continued as they hijacked a second Agee Cash armored truck that had been diverted to another location in Charlotte from the first robbery. The Charlotte facility stores $100 million. The crew knocked out a guard and kidnapped the driver. Nina realizes that the staff retains trucks and regular drivers, using them as “Trojan horses” to gain access to the facility.
The Escape Squad watches the latest footage, which sees Mac beating up Jody. As Nate stops Mac from further attacking Jody, Remy notices a divide in the group. The question is: Was Mike’s attack a plan to sell Jody as a legitimate hostage, or was he truly hostile to his brother’s fiancé? I think it’s a bit of both. Remy announced that he had spoken to their uncle. Negotiations begin. Nate offers to release one of the hostages, Jody. Remy retorts, demanding the release of the “real” hostages since Jodi is an accomplice.
The desperate crew prepares for a mad dash to a nearby airport, where Nate’s plane is fueled and waiting. Nate tells everyone that the plane can only accommodate four people. Mike executes Chico without hesitation. Nate agrees to release all the hostages. Mike, Nate, Jody and Wayne pile into the armored vehicle and use the fleeing hostages as cover for their escape. As expected, the FBI opened fire on the truck, but armored vehicles are bulletproof, right? The FBI’s actions here seem futile and over the top.
Money Flow – FBI: Most Wanted, pictured (LR): Bryce Michael Wood as Lois and Edwin Hodge as Agent Ray Cannon Cannon).
Remy knew that the remaining crew members were basically family and that this was a family affair. He used the discord he had witnessed between the brothers to encourage them to surrender. Smart Nate puts his fiancé (his family) before his own fate and that of his brother. He instructs Jody to say it’s all his fault because she’ll probably get a lighter sentence. Nate points a gun at Mike and tells him to surrender. Mike might think “Et tu, Nate” before slowly smiling and surrendering.
“Money Flows” ends at Ray’s home because family is important. Caleb’s biological father Lou (Wood) shows up and takes Caleb to a rap concert. Ray didn’t smile and warned Lou not to take the boy around drunk people because he was only 14 years old. Cora reminds him to get Caleb home by 11 p.m. while Caleb watches, easing the tension between the adults in his life.
Overall, this episode exemplifies FBI: Most Wanted’s ability to convey the complexities of human relationships while still engaging viewers with true “cops and robbers” drama. The producers of “Money Flow” deftly explore the importance of family through a variety of dynamics, including the deep bonds within the Fugitive Squad family, Ray’s growing family with Cora and Caleb, and Mike’s close relationship with his fellow inmates. Relationships with relatives, and seemingly fragile family relationships. By delving into these areas, this episode broadens our understanding of family issues, giving viewers a must-see multi-faceted story.
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Overall rating:
9/10
