Of all the Law & Order series I've always preferred "Criminal Intent" because of the incredible acting. This cast is next level, and in each episode they bring characters to life who use a core individual talent (Deakins: experience, Goren: insight, and Eames: instinct) to find the best way to lean on one another for the ultimate answer. They tackle each case with a more nuanced approach, which is appreciated since so many police dramas these days go for gadgets and new world forensics. On CI everything starts within their minds.
I love CI and have watched every episode, but this episode gets perfect marks as a result of a hidden weapon: Lou Taylor Pucci. In the role of Joey Frost, Pucci brings acting chops that will leave you picking your jaw up off the floor (at the time he was only 21). His performance alone brought this episode up near the top of my all time favorites list!
Not to mention, for a good portion of this episode Pucci is acting across from Vincent D'onofrio, who may quite possibly be the most brilliant actor of his generation. Yet Pucci stands toe to toe with a titan and at times he's so convincing you forget which one is the acting legend! Pucci sells the roll of Joey Frost with such vigor and commitment that you hate knowing the episode has to end.
If you like Criminal Intent or other police procedurals then this is a MUST see episode. Or even if you have no interest in this genre of television but you appreciate great acting, it is MORE than worth it!
I love CI and have watched every episode, but this episode gets perfect marks as a result of a hidden weapon: Lou Taylor Pucci. In the role of Joey Frost, Pucci brings acting chops that will leave you picking your jaw up off the floor (at the time he was only 21). His performance alone brought this episode up near the top of my all time favorites list!
Not to mention, for a good portion of this episode Pucci is acting across from Vincent D'onofrio, who may quite possibly be the most brilliant actor of his generation. Yet Pucci stands toe to toe with a titan and at times he's so convincing you forget which one is the acting legend! Pucci sells the roll of Joey Frost with such vigor and commitment that you hate knowing the episode has to end.
If you like Criminal Intent or other police procedurals then this is a MUST see episode. Or even if you have no interest in this genre of television but you appreciate great acting, it is MORE than worth it!