Stone has already got a good bead on one escapee, a 19th century priest and slayer of boys who, now back from damnation, is kidnapping altar boys to sacrifice them in order to fulfill a twisted, prophetic vision. The hunter, though, is also the hunted. In his search for the priest, Stone breezes into the crosshairs of a fellow detective, who is on the case of the missing boys. This brother in blue thinks Stone did it. Convinced Stone faked his own death to escape prosecution for murder, the well-meaning cop unwittingly endangers his own case when he captures Stone.
Most pilots have a shaky start.
A few smolder with promising embers. This one kicks the flames high from the beginning with a great premise that's compellingly presented. As Stone, Peter Horton is a smashing standout. His nonchalant, regressive delivery makes him a superb anti-hero. Aside from perfectly cast, he's a very, very strong actor.