Poetic Television Review: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Homicide: Life on the Street, S1X08, 1993)

In twisted schedules, tales unfold,
Of Homicide's gritty, intense hold.
A season's finale, rescheduled with spite,
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, a dark, eerie night.

The Mencken House, a landmark of old,
Conceals a body, a story to be told.
Howard's struggle with smoke, a personal test,
As Bayliss succumbs, his habit unrest.

Don Falls, a building inspector, a nuisance to bear,
Threatens the health of the station, a worry to share.
Giardello's frustration, a simmering flame,
As city workers remove asbestos, a risk to his name.

But the boy's death, a tragedy, a tale of woe,
A street gang's involvement, a mystery to know.
Evan Hess's confession, a clever ruse,
But the truth behind, a complicated, twisted muse.

The writers' struggles, a creative drought,
A reliance on gimmicks, a tired, worn-out route.
Munch's conspiracy theories, a familiar refrain,
Crosetti and Lewis, token presence, a missed gain.

The episode's themes, artificially constructed, a facade,
The emphasis on smoking, a contrived, public health trade.
The "lie detector" scene, a wasted opportunity, a missed mark,
A throwaway gag, in a narrative that's left in the dark.

The conclusion's rant, a sour note, a disappointment to share,
A rescheduled finale, a more uplifting air.
In hindsight, the network made the right call,
To reschedule Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, and give the season a better fall.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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