The first several seasons of this show were AMAZING... just riveting and filled with suspense-- as well as shocking twists/turns. They had a very good, diverse cast too with likable characters (and they didn't have to TRY SO HARD when it came to the diversity either-- it was very natural-- not forced, unlike so many shows today). Unfortunately though, as the series went on (past its prime), a lot of the characters became unlikeable, including the gorgeous Dylan McDermott (Bobby). I don't understand why they made Bobby & Lindsay so unlikeable towards the end and had them break up. It was a mistake. Then they compounded the mistake by adding the obnoxious James Spader and worse still, William Shatner. They really should have stopped at season 6 or 7 and just left it there with the original cast, rather than dragging the show into something it wasn't. That being said, some of the best moments involve Lindsay (Kelli Williams) and the various serial killers who become obsessed with her (the actor Michael Emerson who plays William Hinks was just brilliant). Also the whole George Vogelman storyline made this show what it was and showed what a genius David E. Kelley really is. Lara Flynn Boyle was also very good as the DA, but her SHOCKING thinness was almost a distraction at times. Rather than her just vanishing from the show, they should have made it like she was checking herself into an eating disorder clinic. It would have been more realistic. That being said, this was a wonderful show and I'm glad to see that Roku and Hulu both have it now, so younger people get to watch this and see what TV used to be!
Review of The Practice
