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This show centers on the NYPD's Major Case Squad (and the offbeat, Sherlock Holmes-like Detective Robert Goren) in its efforts to stop the worst criminal offenders in New York. It also puts a new twist to the "Law & Order" formula: now, in each episode, we see the crimes as they are planned and committed.
Written by
Brian Barjenbruch
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Where intellect defies evil.
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Trivia
After Season Six, ADA Ron Carver's character was dropped from the show, and from Season 7 until the end of the series there was no ADA present in the squad room or even during an investigation. This was due to Courtney B. Vance's departure from the show as well as budget since the show had left NBC to the USA Network on cable.
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Goofs
When the detectives want to "bring in" or "pick up" suspects or witnesses for questioning, they are usually located instantly. That might work if they had a consistent schedule they followed faithfully every day, but few people do that. Even with the invention and advancements of GPS and smartphones in later seasons that would make it easier to locate suspects, it should not be as simple as is shown in the series. Especially as many of the people they are looking for are homeless or otherwise itinerant, and even they don't know where they will be tomorrow.
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Quotes
Mr. Smythe:
Four counts of manslaughter. That's what I get for overestimating the intelligence of a grand jury.
Detective Alexandra Eames:
Just be grateful the D.A. let you off with a plea bargain.
Mr. Smythe:
I don't consider shutting down my website a bargain. All right, Joanie and Chachi, right? This is the last chat I have for them.
Detective Alexandra Eames:
Thank you, you can go do your little dance in Hell now.
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Alternate Versions
Two versions of the 4th season episode "Great Barrier" aired, with different time zones of the United States and Canada seeing different endings, one in which villain Nicole Wallace escapes, and another in which she died. Viewers were then invited to vote on which ending they preferred (both endings were made available on the Internet).
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The Act: A Whole New World (2019)
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Soundtracks
There's Only Me
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I am a long standing fan of Law and Order,the original series. I never could get into SVU, but I love CI. The intelligence of Vincent's character is wonderful and I have fun watching him "trip" the bad guys. There is humor and sarcasm that I find refreshing, it keeps the show from being too dark. I don't find this show overly violent at all. The acting and writing are top notch. Definitely my favorite series this season.