Human Target

Embassy Row

Season 1, Episode 3, Aired 1/26/10

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When a counter-intelligence operative, Danny Cooper, dies trying to capture a spy, his brother Aaron becomes involved. He brings in Chase, who vows to help find the spy and avenge Danny's death. However, the two men soon discover that Danny's killer has poisoned them. To find the spy and recover the antidote, Chance must go undercover at a reception held at the Russian Embassy, where he meets a feisty FBI agent named Emma Barnes.moreless

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Chi McBride

Winston
Jackie Earle Haley

Guerrero
Mark Valley

Christopher Chance

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I liked this episode, better than number two actually...

8.5

"Great"

By sandbur, Jun 07, 2010 Report Abuse

...but I'm not certain the FBI 'lady in red' has what it takes to be the woman who gets Chance to leave his DNA behind...

That said, I liked the episode's premise and the execution. And while I think there are still some minor issues to be worked out in the series overall, there is enough stable story line established, the character development is moving nicely, the mystery of Chance's past life is very tantalizing and you can't argue with the action.

And when it rains 'whatever happened to" characters on TV these days, it actually pours with them: enter, for the second time in one week (he was on The Mentalist earlier this week), the one and only Sean Maher (Dr. Simon Tam from Firefly) as the beleaguered brother of the dead 'agent' from Chance's past. 'Chance's' admonition to him to "pick up if I call" may mean a recurring role for Maher as 'Chance's' past is revealed throughout the season. That would be nice. I'm liking the progress of the series and I'm hoping FOX gives "Chance" the chance to go the distance...moreless

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A former colleague of Chance's dies trying to stop someone from selling government secrets. Chance with a attractive FBI agents help, helps the mans brother and himself as they both have been poisoned into stopping the sale and getting the antidote.moreless

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By jyarter, Apr 27, 2010 Report Abuse

Well, they do seem to be improving the episodes and the characters themselves seem more comfortable. I think the one problem with this episode is we don't really have enough invested in Chance yet to really be on edge about the poisoning. It all seems so very superficial.

On the other hand the development of the FBI Agent Laura played by Courtney Ford might be a brilliant stroke. She adds a little chemistry to the all male testosterone of the cast. The fact that Chance left a fingerprint for her to find on purpose says something at this point. Here's a character that can maybe ruffle Chance's feathers.

The story itself seemed a little flimsy, but so have the ones before this so far. As I stated I like the characters overall, especially Guerrero. His character is solid. Avoiding the gas, using the defibrillator, and finding the antidote. He continues to be a great asset for the team. Not to mention his decoding, analytical and influential work!

Overall a big improvement over the Pilot and a slight improvement over episode two. At this rate we should see a pretty complete, flawless episode by about number six or seven. I think they need to concentrate on giving more substance to the main character and either give him a direct foil (like Sherlock Holmes Moriarty) or a chemistry match from a romantic standpoint like the FBI agent tonight. Either of those would help the episodes a great deal. Thanks for reading...moreless

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By Jenaht, Apr 27, 2010 Report Abuse

This episode was tighter and better than even #2. I'm seeing a more fluid storyline and character development. I sure would like to know the deal with Guerrero though! Regardless the cast continues to shine and the action and adventure sequences are nicely done. I loved the introduction of FBI Agent Barnes and hope we see her again. She might prove to add some history and depth as she possibly (one might expect) delves into Christopher Chance's past. My only real beef with the show at this stage are the title credits and general score of the show. While I love how they look and the animation, the music is dreadfully wrong. I get the feeling they are looking for the days of old with Bond, but they need to update the music to engage TODAY's viewers. Including me!moreless

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Trivia
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- When Aaron's nose starts bleeding, the amount of blood on his nose changes several times. Edit
- List of Alias's from FBI fingerprint search. John Doe A/K/A Pierre LaFleur A/K/A Martin Gage A/K/A Tony Graham A/K/A Alfred Baines A/K/A Robert Huschra A/K/A Theodore Smith A/K/A Jason Karas A/K/A Patrick Donegal A/K/A Marc Ragland A/K/A Albert Potts A/K/A Paul Younglove A/K/A Christopher Chance A/K/A Kenneth Hogan A/K/A Arnold Philips A/K/A Eric Wickham A/K/A Robert Burk A/K/A Peter Lehman A/K/A Les Ford A/K/A Jack Mcintosh A/K/A John Stroud A/K/A David Williams Edit
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- International Airdates: Canada: January 25, 2010 on CTV (premiere before the U.S. premiere) UK: April 21, 2010 on Syfy/Syfy HD Australia: September 1, 2010 on GO! Sweden: September 2, 2010 on Kanal 5 Germany: October 11, 2010 on ProSieben Czech Republic: July 13, 2011 on TV Nova Edit
- The episode premiered in a special Tuesday timeslot on 1/26/10, because the President scheduled an address on its normal Wednesday timeslot on 1/27/10. Edit
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- Chance: (to Emma) You seem a little sheltered for CIA, plus you don't really fight dirty enough, so I'm guessing FBI? Edit
- Chance: Now don't take this the wrong way, but I'm having a little bit of a hard time breathing so can you just get off of me, please? Edit
- Emma: Are you out of your mind? You just compromised my cover and my entire project, and for what, to save your own butt? Chance: Well, I'm kind of attached to it. Edit
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- Chance's cover ID, C.C. Baxter, is the lead character, played by Jack Lemmon, from Billy Wilder's 1960 film The Apartment. Edit
- Chance: You both liked the girl in the jumpsuit on Buck Rogers. Chance is referencing Erin Gray, who played Colonel Wilma Deering in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. For the three years the show aired from 1979 to 1981, Ms. Gray in her jumpsuits were a popular series of posters for adolescent boys. Edit