Season 11 Review
By Hank 74
Whiplash
Lennie-9/10
Ed-9/10
Van Buren-8/10
Jack-10/10
Abby-9/10
Nora-9/10
Guests-10/10
Semis-10/10
Plot-10/10
Performance-9/10
Total Grade-93/100 or between an A- to an A.
Notes:
When I read the ep description on the NBC site, something told me this might be
reminescent to the salad days of season 7 when everyone was having a great time
even in the most difficult of cases. Something told me this ep would have some
humor or chemistry that would make us fans feel good at the end, not for the
crime itself, but for the way is was acted.
Believe me when I say that the days of Jaime Ross and Rey Curtis joining Jack
and Lennie were the best in terms of cohesion. I thought a situation like this
involving a crime which affects us all would bring that energy back. But in the
era of Abby and Ed, I didn't see this. That doesn't mean this ep was bad. I
gave it a 93/100. What I am saying is with Abby and Ed in there, there is a
more serious tone taken. Had Jaime and Rey remained on, I would have been more
upbeat. Again not for the fact a person died, but for how the characters
performed. The Jaime and Rey years, particularly season 7, was the most
energetic, the most exciting time for L&O, for it had for the first time
everyone on the same page and exhibiting the same level of passion. Everyone in
that year was riding on the same groove and it resulted in an Emmy.
As to this ep with this current cast, I will only say this was another typical
example of Mr. Wolf and co climbing up the ladder to get the top banana. In
this case personal injury lawyers. But unlike other times where one small fish
was sacrificed for a bigger fish, and ultimately to the big kahuna, this ep was
about a story that affected us, that we could actually relate to. Oh, I didn't
have to worry about doctors or lawyers. My car was repaired to my satisfaction
and the good man upstairs took care of my own self.
A brief side note. About four years ago, I was driving out of the parking lot
of the mall when a car behind me rammed into my rear fender. Needless to say,
the only thing seriously injured was the fender and the insurance. But I did
suffer what is known as whiplash. The police investigated the scene, asked if I
was OK (which I was) and I haven't felt anything since. Plus, I didn't suffer
any severe injuries like a heart anurysm, or else I would be dead right now.
There is a lesson for all of you who are drivers. This I learned in driver's ed
and it is terrific advice. Make sure the headrest in your seat is at the same
level as your neck. For a big person like me, I have to raise it up. But should
you ever get into an accident like me or the poor men in this week's ep, you'll
be glad to have it at neck level. That way your neck won't snap off in a rear
ender and cause either paralysis or instant death. So buckle up and have the
headrest at neck level and youre increasing your percentage of living the next
day.
I loved this ep in terms of the plot. But had Jaime and Rey been there, I would
have loved it even more. Great job by repeat offender Lee Shepherd. I loved him
as the judge in "Wedded Bliss" from season 3. Great job this week.
Next week at the usual 10 pm slot, is the repeat "Amends."