Three Men and Adena is a classic episode of Homicide: Life on the Street that is widely considered to be one of the best hours of television ever made. The episode follows the detectives as they investigate the murder of a young girl, and it features a tour-de-force performance by Moses Gunn as the prime suspect.
The episode is beautifully written and directed, and it features some of the most intense and emotionally resonant scenes in the show's history. The interrogation scenes between Bayliss and Pembleton and the suspect are particularly memorable, and they are some of the most powerful examples of police procedural drama ever put on television.
The episode also features some excellent performances from the rest of the cast, including Andre Braugher, Kyle Secor, and Daniel Baldwin. However, it is Gunn's performance that truly steals the show. He brings a deep humanity and complexity to the role of Risley Tucker, and he makes the viewer feel empathy for a character who is, on the surface, a monster.
It is a must-see for fans of crime dramas, character studies, and simply great television.