Death Eminent

Season 5, Episode 5, Aired
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The body of a local politician is found in an empty house. The entire neighborhood was upset that he was backing the use of eminent domain, allowing the government to force them out of their homes.
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  • Neighbourhood of lies.

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    By moggiye16, Nov 18, 2010 Report Abuse
    Wow, talk about a scary neighbourhood filled with people who'll do anything to keep their home. They didn't show very much of Eric or Horatio (the Horatio part is nice because he's shown way too much). Was it just me or did Horatio seem really...I dunno, depressed, sad or just tired? Maybe he needs to talk some time off. I really liked this episode becaused they showed a lot of Ryan in it. Lol, I was all like OMG! when Ryan shoved that dude who evicts people from thier homes.

    When Boa Vista's ex showed up and started amking those comments, I personally would have filed a sexual harassment complaint against him. That guy really creeps me out. Erika Sikes showing up. Well, at least she wasn't trying to pry a story out of Ryan...much. I think the only stickler I have is that the writers really need to upgrade their writing style of the suspects/criminals. I hear the same thing over and over in a lot of episodes. The word "Look..." is becoming a cliché amonst the suspects.moreless

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  • Judge (Rat) Ratner is finally judged, many scumbags, Ryan in trouble and H is as heroic as ever

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    By iluvcsi, Jun 19, 2010 Report Abuse
    The story was engaging, got me hooked right away. Forensics were nicely used this time around. The way they showed the passage of time for the decomp body was interesting, still I was very happy that I was not eating a sandwich when Alexx popped the bloater. I loved how H dealt with his old nemesis, judge Ratner. Yeah! I love it when in the end the bad guy gets it..... Finally, a comment on the 'I've lost everything'.... remark by H (some people seemed ot be irked by it) I think that H is entitled to such a comment and it seemed to me that he just wanted to get through to the guy to make him realize that one CAN loose more than one's property....H has seen his parents, his wife and his brother killed. THIS is loosing everything! So, give H (and the writers) a break!!!!! remark about Rob Estes: ....he just shows up, annoys everybody and leaves the scene.....TPTB, please just write him out of the show!moreless

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  • A developer trying to take people's homes is found murdered.

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    By porky19, May 27, 2008 Report Abuse
    The only reason this gets a semi-good review is because it makes the short list of "planning in pop culture" references. The title, Death Eminent is a play on the concept of eminent domain, which is when the government can take your property for public good, like a road. In this case, the homeowners were receiving some money on the deal, even after their property had been condemned. It seemed like someone got a planning book and tried to use as many words as possible. I don't know the laws in Florida, but I don't think the writers do either.
    The fact that the body Calliegh and Natalie found was somehow connected just reminded me that I was watching a TV show where everything is wrapped up by the time the news starts.moreless

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  • dead politician, bad judge again, ryan wolfe violent, sad H

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    By laneangel, Oct 17, 2006 Report Abuse
    Guess i have to change my mind , i just rewatch this episode and its not bad after all, RW is stupid for being such a fool but finally is not that bad. But come on ERICA sikes is a bit too much. this judge is awful, is this possible that after the first girl he killed he still have the right to be in court ? seriously i prefer believe that in the reality this can't be possible. Althought i always dont understand boa vista and her hubbie they backk together or what?? and what was that story about the wedding ring if someone explain it to me i think i can put a 10 on this episode. I can wait to see that haloween epie seems too fun !!!!!
    I swear i've seen RW fainted in the preview when that dead guy wake up uugh creepy !!!moreless

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  • Eminent domain murder reveals and solves more than expected.

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    By BekkaLass, Oct 17, 2006 Report Abuse
    Great episode!! The eminent domain law is so evil that capitalists can come in and take over these peoples livelihoods is reprehensible. Too bad they didn't pin more on that Preston guy though. I was cheering when Ryan let that cop have it but then again I wish he could learn something from Horatio on how to deal with people so he wouldn't get into trouble(which is brewing his way if he doesn't calm down).The judge finally getting caught and Horatio telling him he wasn't going to touch him(because I agree H..wouldnt want to dirty my hands either with that scum). Poor kid though he just felt like he was losing everything and the councilman was dirty but if this hadn't happened no one would have been the wiser and Cobalt Lane would've disappeared. I guess I'm not too keen on the Natalia/ex-husband slant because I couldn't care less where that goes. Horatio was Horatio..gotta love him!moreless

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    • Toward the end of the episode, you can see that the actors were green screened because they don't match the lighting in the cemetery. Edit

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    • International Episode Title: Czech Republic: Smrt ve veřejném zájmu (Death in the Public Interest) Edit
    • International Air Dates: Norway: September 4, 2007 on TVNorge Czech Republic: September 30, 2008 on TV Nova Edit
    • This episode was originally titled Eminent Domain. Edit

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    • Ryan: (about the bloated body) Wait a second. You are not going to pop that body in here, are you? Alexx: If I don't, Mr Man is going to blow in my nice, clean van. Edit
    • Alexx: Don't tell me this is your first bloater. Ryan: It's my third. And it just reinforces the fact that we are... we're all meat. Edit
    • Ryan: H, can I just say something first? Horatio: Please. Ryan: I know I crossed the line when I shoved Biggs. And I'm gonna take whatever IMB gonna dish out for me. But I got one unfinished business here. Horatio: Does it have to do with Wells family? Ryan: Yeah. I told that kid I was gonna show up at his hearing. But, the other reason I wanna go there is 'cause every single suspect in this case is gonna be there. Horatio: Mr. Wolfe, you have to be careful that you're not creating conflict of interest. Ryan: I will. So I am deep with IMB? Horatio: Ryan. I have talked to deputy Biggs. He's agreed to drop the complaint. But I need something from you. Ryan: (sighs)I know. No more blow ups. Horatio: Mr. Wolfe, I may not be able to help you next time. Edit

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