It was obvious to me that the show was combining action, story, and laughs for the Halloween celebration - and I thought it worked very effectively.
Combining three intriguing subplots, this episode managed to parody almost every slasher movie ever made, with plenty of laughs, action scenes, and even some touching moments along the way.
Jay Hernandez really taps into Magnum's carefree but determined character here, and Perdita Weeks as Higgins and all of the four supporting regulars are given the opportunity to shine in their roles.
This is not a straight drama episode. It is written and played very tongue-in-cheek, but the action and mystery is still there, all the time having some Halloween fun. It also provides some welcome insight into the backgrounds of Kumu and Matsumoto, always played extremely well by Amy Hill and Tim Kang. Plus, as an added bonus, Bobby Lee is back as Jin, one of the best played con artists on TV currently.
It ends with a nice feeling of just how these characters are becoming more like a family.
Don't take this one too seriously - just sit back and have some Halloween fun.