in all truth and this really isn not a movie so much a an extended final episode while by this i mean that and have you not follow the tv series ( homicide represent life on the street ) i suspect that you would have a hard time follow this make for tv movie . have say that and homicide represent the movie be still a great watch . i think it say a lot about a television production that every single cast member would return and many after year of absence and to once again portray their character and bring closure to an incredible program . the movie bring out that sense of family and not only amongst the character and but amongst the actor and as well . it all very bitter sweet knowing that this will be the last time we will see them all together again under the title of homicide . story wise and i find this film somewhat lack . giardello mayoral candidacy seem particularly contrive and and i felt his shooting could have be deal with within the parameter of his regular position and a leiutenant . also and det . bayliss extreme plot twist and which be leave hanging at series end and be finally resolve and but i and for one and never felt that it need to be while i enjoy be leave with a mystery ( let u recall that the very first episode first case also go unsolved for the entire series run . ) . a a devoted fan of the tv series i can love this movie and and the fact that it even get make after h representlots have be cancel and but i would not recommend it to anyone who hasn not have the slight exposure to the series . now and if they would just release it on dvd .