In this episode we learn that Ioki is not Harry's true identity. He's not Japanese but a refugee from the Fall of Saigon. Afraid that no one would accept a Vietnamese refugee into the police academy he stole the identity of a Japanese kid who died as an infant. The episode shows the ramifications of the fact he lied and some animosity from Fuller who served in Vietnam but despite where he is from Harry has been one of the most dependable and decorated members of Jump Street.
Love this episode because of its root in real events for Dustin Nguyen and his family as they escape from Saigon. Kudos to the writers and creators of Jump Street for showing what happened in Saigon and to the refugees who fled. I can't imagine that it was easy for Nguyen to turn it into an episode but I think we all can appreciate his bravery for putting it out there.
Love this episode because of its root in real events for Dustin Nguyen and his family as they escape from Saigon. Kudos to the writers and creators of Jump Street for showing what happened in Saigon and to the refugees who fled. I can't imagine that it was easy for Nguyen to turn it into an episode but I think we all can appreciate his bravery for putting it out there.
