New York Undercover (TV Series) Catman Comes Back (1995) User Reviews

One of the best episodes of the Series!

[sydneyjayz · 10/10 · 9 April 2022]

Last appearance for Sandy (Michael Michelle) who played JC Williams (Malik Yoba) fiancée. Sandy was gunned down by Danny Cort, played by, none other than, Ice-T, in a role he played masterfully. His revenge killing of Sandy, due to JC killing his brother in a police shoot-out, was tough to watch. Music was dope, w/Montell Jordan's (Musical Guest) rendition of Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do For Love." The filming in New York City-smoking hot scenes of the city, only second to NYPD Blue. You should watch this series (currently on BET or wherever it can be found)-should have lasted longer than 4 seasons.

This was one of the best Cop shows of the 90's Hip-Hop genre. For the corrected record by other IMDB reviewers, this show was conceived and created by the late Andre Harrell. It was sold to Dick Wolf-he didn't create any part of the show, but did a good job in destroying it by injecting a "white" perspective that didn't need to be included. The show was diverse enough. All races had a takedown by the Cops on this show. Society, at large, just wasn't ready for the smooth "Hip-Hop Cop." Take my word, it's "worth-a-watch!"

Season One Review

[estathena2 · 8/10 · 28 August 2023]

Diversity, equality, & inclusion before it became stigmatized and stymied in politics (*sic*) These character driven stories draw the viewer in and hold their attention with realistic chemistry and on-the-job tension between Williams and Torres - skillfully played by Malik Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo.

This series is very 90's due to its look, sound, and tech, but extremely progressive with its cases, victims, and too-often prejudicial legal system that frustratingly continues to this day.

I must admit I did find much of the music in the first season distracting - except for the closing musical number at Natalie's. Too often the music revealed too much too soon; hip hop (action) R&B (love scene); the music made it predictable.

I miss the day's when shows had 26 episodes to develop characters and storylines, because the 8 to 10 episodes we get today - especially through streaming networks are just too short and too rushed.

NY Undercover is worth the watch - especially if you can binge-watch this 90's time capsule. The city, its fashion, and to this day relevant stories are a gem to look back on, remember, and realize just how far we still have to go.