Rome: the 12-year-old son of an Italian judge witnesses his father's murder at the hands of a contract killer. As the sole witness; the boy must now give evidence against his father's killer. But there are threats against his life and he is in hiding at a safe house in Germany. The trial is due to take place in Rome, so the boy needs Frank to protect his life and deliver him safely to the court house to testify. Caterina Boldieu, who has started working for Frank to assess risk, warns that the job is too dangerous. Despite this, Frank accepts the job, and the killer's brother is soon hot on their trail. Someone is compromising their position, and neither Frank nor Caterina can determine who. Frank vows to get the boy to the courthouse, regardless of the increasing danger.

While I agree that the killing of a beloved supporting character was a mistake, Mr. ger-daddazio seems confused about production. "Transporter" is a European series; TNT has merely acquired the North American rights. The U.S. is merely gravy for this show (if they really cared, they'd cast guest stars familiar to American viewers), and its continuing success or failure does not depend on its ratings here in the States.

Additionally, we do not know why the character was killed off. Perhaps the actor wished to move on. They've already replaced Frank's female contact with another, so it's entirely possible that a new sidekick will be introduced as well. In any event, to downgrade the entire episode because you didn't like one particular moment seems unfair.

Duration: 3 Discs HD DVD-9 Plastic Bag Packing Ver. ( 12 Episodes Complete Series )