Ajouter une intrigue dans votre languePolitical pressures and a lack of manpower force the detectives to coerce a confession out of their only suspect in a brutal sexual assault of a young girl.Political pressures and a lack of manpower force the detectives to coerce a confession out of their only suspect in a brutal sexual assault of a young girl.Political pressures and a lack of manpower force the detectives to coerce a confession out of their only suspect in a brutal sexual assault of a young girl.
Raymond Anthony Thomas
- Owen Stokes
- (as Ray Anthony Thomas)
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- AnecdotesThis episode appears to be based on two separate cases:
- The 1994/1997 Megan Kanka case. Seven-year-old Megan Kanka was raped and murdered by her neighbor, Jesse Timmendequas, after he lured her into his house; Timmendequas had previously been convicted of child molestation. The murder attracted national attention and subsequently led to the introduction of "Megan's Law", which requires law enforcement to disclose details relating to the location of registered sex offenders. In 1997, Timmendequas was convicted of Kanka's murder. He was initially sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to life without parole after New Jersey abolished capital punishment in 2007.
- The 1997 Shatoya Currie (a.k.a. "Girl X") case, whose name at the time was not released. In 1997, a 9-year-old, known as Girl X, was raped, poisoned and dumped in a Cabrini-Green stairwell. Her assailant, Patrick Sykes -who will spend the rest of his life in a federal prison in Pontiac.
- GaffesDietz (Michael Cullen ) is identified as "Commander Dietz." The rank of commander doesn't exist in the New York City Police Department.
- ConnexionsReferenced in New York - Police judiciaire: Disciple (1999)
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What makes a monster
Season 8 of 'Law and Order' mostly impressed, with a high number of very good and more episodes. The best episodes, such as "Burned", "Divorce", "Grief", "Bad Girl" and "Damaged", were outstanding even. The only disappointments were "Under the Influence" (though that was still pretty good) and especially "Blood" (which was spoiled by the premise being improbable before the episode even began). Was very interested in seeing Robert Vaughn and Cliff Gorman again, after both made big impressions earlier on in the season.
"Monster" was a very solid season finale to Season 8. It doesn't quite go out with a bang as much as it could have done considering that it was a finale, as there was real potential for it to be a great episode with an intriguing premise, a powerful subplot and two great guest stars returning. But there is one big thing that hinders things and stops a very good episode from being above great like it had the potential to be. So slightly disappointing but still impressive.
There are so many great things about "Monster". Production values are slick and have a subtle grit, with an intimacy to the photography without being too claustrophobic. The music isn't used too much and doesn't get too melodramatic. It is directed with tautness but also breathing space. Also can't praise the acting enough, Jerry Orbach (once again showing how good he was at conflicted anguish) stands out of the regulars and Gorman and Vaughn are powerfully intimidating.
Furthermore, Briscoe's subplot was gut-wrenching and was welling up by the outcome. There is also genuine suspense in the case where it is also easy to care about how it is all going to end. The script is thought-provoking and lean, despite there being a good deal of talk. The story always engrosses with twists and turns aplenty and a lot happening without being over-plotted. It doesn't confuse either.
Only one thing doesn't work, though sadly it is a big drawback. Do agree that everything regarding the judge is unrealistic to the point of improbability (not quite "Blood" improbable but still), which drags "Monster" down a bit.
In conclusion, very well done finale to an impressive season. 8/10.
"Monster" was a very solid season finale to Season 8. It doesn't quite go out with a bang as much as it could have done considering that it was a finale, as there was real potential for it to be a great episode with an intriguing premise, a powerful subplot and two great guest stars returning. But there is one big thing that hinders things and stops a very good episode from being above great like it had the potential to be. So slightly disappointing but still impressive.
There are so many great things about "Monster". Production values are slick and have a subtle grit, with an intimacy to the photography without being too claustrophobic. The music isn't used too much and doesn't get too melodramatic. It is directed with tautness but also breathing space. Also can't praise the acting enough, Jerry Orbach (once again showing how good he was at conflicted anguish) stands out of the regulars and Gorman and Vaughn are powerfully intimidating.
Furthermore, Briscoe's subplot was gut-wrenching and was welling up by the outcome. There is also genuine suspense in the case where it is also easy to care about how it is all going to end. The script is thought-provoking and lean, despite there being a good deal of talk. The story always engrosses with twists and turns aplenty and a lot happening without being over-plotted. It doesn't confuse either.
Only one thing doesn't work, though sadly it is a big drawback. Do agree that everything regarding the judge is unrealistic to the point of improbability (not quite "Blood" improbable but still), which drags "Monster" down a bit.
In conclusion, very well done finale to an impressive season. 8/10.
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- TheLittleSongbird
- 4 août 2021
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