Post by annabelleleigh on Feb 13, 2009 13:58:01 GMT -5
A riveting story from scriptwriters Richard Sweren and Gina Gionfriddo. The elements -- baby murder, Middle East war issues, amateur crimefighters, and the survival of Jack McCoy's election campaign -- combined to create compelling mystery. And a cliffhanger of sorts.
With so much going on in it, "Crimebusters" easily could have become a muddled mess. Instead it was cleanly told. In the plot the stakes were myriad and high but always clear. Congratulations Sweren and Gionfriddo.
Kudos also to the actors and to director Alex Chapple for the setting the perfect tone and pace.
Best of all, Jack McCoy -- the heart of the mothership as embodied by Sam Waterston -- once again proved himself to be a man of conscience. Our hero.
Note to Dick Wolf and showrunner Rene Balcer: We fans see the price McCoy may have paid in this episode, but we will not stand for an historic 20th season without him.
Waterston has told the press he has always signed a year-to-year deal with L&O. Mr. Wolf, with all due respect: Some actors aren't replaceable. Please make it worth Waterston's while to continue.
AL
With so much going on in it, "Crimebusters" easily could have become a muddled mess. Instead it was cleanly told. In the plot the stakes were myriad and high but always clear. Congratulations Sweren and Gionfriddo.
Kudos also to the actors and to director Alex Chapple for the setting the perfect tone and pace.
Best of all, Jack McCoy -- the heart of the mothership as embodied by Sam Waterston -- once again proved himself to be a man of conscience. Our hero.
Note to Dick Wolf and showrunner Rene Balcer: We fans see the price McCoy may have paid in this episode, but we will not stand for an historic 20th season without him.
Waterston has told the press he has always signed a year-to-year deal with L&O. Mr. Wolf, with all due respect: Some actors aren't replaceable. Please make it worth Waterston's while to continue.
AL
