C.O.D.
- L’episodio è andato in onda il 19 mag 2004
- TV-14
- 42min
Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaTwo women are accused of conspiring to murder each other's husbands, but Jack and Serena are forced to try the cases simultaneously and separately. Meanwhile, Detective Briscoe announces his... Leggi tuttoTwo women are accused of conspiring to murder each other's husbands, but Jack and Serena are forced to try the cases simultaneously and separately. Meanwhile, Detective Briscoe announces his retirement.Two women are accused of conspiring to murder each other's husbands, but Jack and Serena are forced to try the cases simultaneously and separately. Meanwhile, Detective Briscoe announces his retirement.
- DA Arthur Branch
- (as Fred Dalton Thompson)
- Adele Byrne
- (as Elizabeth Hanly Rice)
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- QuizJerry Orbach (Detective Lennie Briscoe) left the show after 12 years to star in the spin-off Law & Order - Il verdetto (2005). He died of prostate cancer on December 28, 2004 at the age of 69 after filming only two episodes of the series.
- BlooperAt a scene set in Vermont there's a Bee Line Bus in the background. The Bee Line operates only in New York City and Westchester County, New York.
- Citazioni
[Lennie is retiring]
Det. Lennie Briscoe: So what's it been for you and me... 11 years?
Lt. Anita Van Buren: Something like that.
Det. Lennie Briscoe: It's the longest I was ever with any woman.
Lt. Anita Van Buren: Now that's pitiful.
- Versioni alternativeThe original airdate of this episode is the only time that the full episode has aired. All repeats of "C.O.D.," including on cable channels that air 'binge-a-thons' of the series, show Briscoe's final departure from the precinct with two edits: both the presentation of a framed caricature and the lingering shot of his nameplate are deleted. All DVD issuances of season 14 also include this edited version.
- ConnessioniFeatured in Jerry Orbach Tribute (2005)
"C. O. D" is a wonderful episode, one of the best of Season 14 and when it comes to the season finale on 'Law and Order' it is one of my favourites and the best in quite some time. It is also a perfect send off to Briscoe, this is how to say farewell to a character where it is clear that the character was loved and not treat them indifferently or get rid of them in a cheap way. Have seen examples of those throughout the franchise, but this was how to do it right. As an episode of 'Law and Order', it's wonderful in every way.
Where to begin with the praise? The acting is excellent, Orbach really moved me here and his chemistry with Jesse L Martin (also proving himself to be a fine co-star) was beautifully acted and written, where Green showed clear respect for Briscoe and showed great sadness. Briscoe and Green, as has been said quite a few times, were my favourite lead police pairing, and it is episodes like "C. O. D" that show why. Sam Waterston does authoritative and cunning spot on and Elisabeth Rohm gives one of her too few non-problematic Southerlyn performances in an episode where Southerlyn wasn't too inept a character.
Furthermore, the 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. Loved the Hitchcockian vibe some of the episode had. If there was a favourite scene here, it would be the truly poignant final scene between Briscoe and Green.
Overall, outstanding way to end one of the best latter seasons. 10/10.
- TheLittleSongbird
- 8 lug 2022