Tombstone Territory

Hollister adopts the persona of the imprisoned Burt Taggert in an effort to prevent Juan Diego from assaulting Tombstone. Taggert, who has connections with Diego for supplying dynamite, has never previously encountered him.

Juan Diego is a programme presented as a single episode, falling under the broader genre of episodic storytelling. It centres on a tense confrontation set against the backdrop of a small frontier town, delivering a compact narrative that unfolds within the confines of one instalment. The core of the episode follows Hollister, who adopts the persona of the incarcerated Burt Taggert. By stepping into Taggert’s identity, Holliver hopes to intervene in a looming threat posed by Juan Diego, who is poised to launch an assault on Tombstone. This impersonation forms the crux of the plot, driving the action forward. The motivation behind Hollister’s ruse lies in Taggert’s established links with Diego. Taggert has previously supplied Diego with dynamite, a connection that makes him a valuable conduit for thwarting the planned attack. Notably, despite these dealings, Taggert and Diego have never actually met in person, adding a layer of complexity to Hollister’s strategy. Through this deception, the episode builds a scenario where Hollister must navigate the delicate balance of maintaining Taggert’s façade while working to prevent Diego’s violent move against Tombstone. The narrative hinges on this precarious impersonation, illustrating how a single identity swap can become the key to averting disaster in the town.