This is, without doubt, my favorite Law & Order episode.
First, it's unique, in that instead of the usual 1/2 cop and 1/2 lawyer format, the cop side dominates. I guess half the cast wanted some time off. The lawyer side probably did all their work in one day, instead of the usual 5-6 days.
Second, because of it's unique format, it surprises you, and keep you on the edge of your seat, waiting to see the lawyer side of the show. But when they show up, even the legal question is really unique.
Third, while some the of the murders are simple to solve (very unusual for L&O), some are twisted, really twisted.
Lastly, it shows that 'one of those days' happens to cops as well as to the rest of us working schmucks.
The below is not a spoiler, just funny: Last lines in the show:
Detective Green: "We got a jumper."
Detective Briscoe: "I may join him."
First, it's unique, in that instead of the usual 1/2 cop and 1/2 lawyer format, the cop side dominates. I guess half the cast wanted some time off. The lawyer side probably did all their work in one day, instead of the usual 5-6 days.
Second, because of it's unique format, it surprises you, and keep you on the edge of your seat, waiting to see the lawyer side of the show. But when they show up, even the legal question is really unique.
Third, while some the of the murders are simple to solve (very unusual for L&O), some are twisted, really twisted.
Lastly, it shows that 'one of those days' happens to cops as well as to the rest of us working schmucks.
The below is not a spoiler, just funny: Last lines in the show:
Detective Green: "We got a jumper."
Detective Briscoe: "I may join him."