A murder case leads detectives to a mother/son team of con artists and accusations of incest.A murder case leads detectives to a mother/son team of con artists and accusations of incest.A murder case leads detectives to a mother/son team of con artists and accusations of incest.
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- TriviaThe episode appears to be based on the Sante and Kenneth Kimes trial.
- GoofsThe date on a trial scene is given as Thursday, November 27. That would be Thanksgiving, and court would not be in session then.
- Quotes
Mrs. Joyce Pollock: What do you want to talk to Denny about?
Detective Rey Curtis: Well we'd rather discuss it with your son.
Mrs. Joyce Pollock: My son? Dennis is my husband.
Detective Rey Curtis: Excuse me - are we talking about the same guy? Mid 20s, rides a BSA M20?
Mrs. Joyce Pollock: That's right. He's 27. And sometimes I ride on the back!
- ConnectionsReferences Psycho (1960)
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Blood is thicker than thieves
Actually started watching 'Law and Order' from the later episodes of the Briscoe and Green period. Am so glad since then about watching the whole show over-time since, because the early seasons are better, more consistent and where the show was at its best despite disappointments every now and then. They really should not be overlooked, despite being aired less frequently. Have found that to be the case with 'Special Victims Unit' and 'Criminal Intent' as well.
Much of Season 9 is very good, with the best episodes being outstanding. "Venom" to me is one of the best, not only very intricate in plotting but also one of the most disturbing episodes of Season 9. The subject matter alone is very twisted and enough to make one squirm, a subject handled hard-hittingly but also tactfully with nothing over-sleazy or cheap about it at all. Despite only being introduced in Season 9, Carmichael continues to show why she is my personal favourite of McCoy's assistants.
"Venom's" photography and such as usual are fully professional, the slickness still remaining. The music is used sparingly and is haunting and non-overwrought when it is used, and it's mainly used when a crucial revelation or plot development is revealed. The direction has a lot of nice tension while keeping things steady, without going too far the other way. The writing is intelligent and although, like the show in general, there is a lot of talk it doesn't feel long-winded.
Both the investigating and legal subplots are brilliantly done and it doesn't feel to me too much like two stories in one, instead two different subplots that connect together. The legal scenes however have the slight edge as that's when the case becomes more complex and shocking. Which is an incredibly clever and intricate one, and that there is much more to the truth than what it initially seems. The characters it centres around make a big impression and the chemistry between them is disturbing.
While all the regulars are excellent, "Venom" is an instance of the guest stars making an even bigger impression. Laila Robbins does the seductive kind of role with chills and class, and Matt Keeslar unsettles too. They are very interesting characters as is their interaction.
Overall, wonderful and a season high point. 10/10.
Much of Season 9 is very good, with the best episodes being outstanding. "Venom" to me is one of the best, not only very intricate in plotting but also one of the most disturbing episodes of Season 9. The subject matter alone is very twisted and enough to make one squirm, a subject handled hard-hittingly but also tactfully with nothing over-sleazy or cheap about it at all. Despite only being introduced in Season 9, Carmichael continues to show why she is my personal favourite of McCoy's assistants.
"Venom's" photography and such as usual are fully professional, the slickness still remaining. The music is used sparingly and is haunting and non-overwrought when it is used, and it's mainly used when a crucial revelation or plot development is revealed. The direction has a lot of nice tension while keeping things steady, without going too far the other way. The writing is intelligent and although, like the show in general, there is a lot of talk it doesn't feel long-winded.
Both the investigating and legal subplots are brilliantly done and it doesn't feel to me too much like two stories in one, instead two different subplots that connect together. The legal scenes however have the slight edge as that's when the case becomes more complex and shocking. Which is an incredibly clever and intricate one, and that there is much more to the truth than what it initially seems. The characters it centres around make a big impression and the chemistry between them is disturbing.
While all the regulars are excellent, "Venom" is an instance of the guest stars making an even bigger impression. Laila Robbins does the seductive kind of role with chills and class, and Matt Keeslar unsettles too. They are very interesting characters as is their interaction.
Overall, wonderful and a season high point. 10/10.
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