In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory
Former marine and cop Jeff Erickson starts a new life after meeting his dream girl, Jill, running a bookshop, until they decide to become the modern Bonnie and Clyde. Learning on the job the hard way, Jeff becomes famous through media-coverage, despite his power-trip tendency to bully his victims which becomes worse when Jill is hospitalized. FBI agent Tom LaSalle, has a hard time eliminating suspects and following the trail through
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Plot Summary
A seasoned detective, dealing with personal loss, is drawn into a high-stakes investigation when a series of violent crimes rocks the city. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of law enforcement. With her career and life on the line, she must race against time to expose the truth before becoming the next victim.
Critical Reception
While not a major critical darling, 'In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory' was generally seen as a solid, if unremarkable, made-for-television crime drama. It was praised for its competent direction and decent performances, particularly from its lead, but often criticized for relying on familiar genre tropes. Audience reception tended to be positive for fans of police procedurals.
What Reviewers Say
- Competent direction and a standard procedural plot.
- A serviceable made-for-TV thriller that delivers expected thrills.
- Relies on established tropes within the crime drama genre.
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Fun Fact
The 'In the Line of Duty' series was a long-running franchise of made-for-television movies that often focused on real-life law enforcement cases and the challenges faced by officers.
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