This episode is one of the best that Miami Vice has to offer!
It is well written and all the characters feel real. The story may seem a bit bland at first, but it is definitely not boring. I loved the music that they used in this episode. The story is not all black and white, which is a delightful change for once.
'A Rock and a Hard Place' has a slower pace, compared to the other episodes, but it is executed perfectly in my opinion. This episode has a real Miami Vice feeling to it and it is one of the best episodes of S4 and of the whole series in my opinion.
This episode is a great example of Miami Vice with a great script; action, suspense, romance, atmosphere and music!