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re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
The problem with a "proper sendoff" is that, except for Jack and Van Buren, these characters haven't been around long, so there isn't really much of a connection with the audience yet. I guess they could bring back all of the old cast members, but I'm not really sure how they would build a story around it, unless they were just all at Van Buren's benefit at the end. They obviously wouldn't all retire at the same time (most are too young, anyway), and some may appear from time to time on the other L&Os.
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re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
Originally Posted by cdollaz
(Post 10177947)
The problem with a "proper sendoff" is that, except for Jack and Van Buren, these characters haven't been around long, so there isn't really much of a connection with the audience yet. I guess they could bring back all of the old cast members, but I'm not really sure how they would build a story around it, unless they were just all at Van Buren's benefit at the end. They obviously wouldn't all retire at the same time (most are too young, anyway), and some may appear from time to time on the other L&Os.
L&O always had a documentary feel, at least to me, and I liked it that way. It had a long run, got a lot of NY actors work, and I hope they all do well in the future. As you said, without a permanent cast, it is hard to have an emotional send-off. |
re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
The name was most likely intentional. 4chan might not be a household name along the lines of Google, Amazon, etc, but if you're a writer for a crime series and do ANY amount of research on "internet crime," you're likely to come across 4chan.
Either way, the whole Law & Order thing took them by storm; when you post on there the "Post Successful" screen is L&O themed; has the date & time on a black screen and does the "duh duh" sound. :) |
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I haven't watched a first-run episode of "Law & Order" in years, but just finished last night's finale. Since when did they abandon the cops-in-the-first-half-and-law-talkin'-guys-in-the-second-half format?
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thought it was good
looks like Van Buren is in remission |
re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
Originally Posted by DJLinus
(Post 10178884)
I haven't watched a first-run episode of "Law & Order" in years, but just finished last night's finale. Since when did they abandon the cops-in-the-first-half-and-law-talkin'-guys-in-the-second-half format?
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And every struggling actor in NYC just died a little inside and signed up for an extra shift at TGI Friday.
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This was a really good season finale. I said this when the news first broke about Law & Order being cancelled and I'll say it again; this show should not have been cancelled.
It would've been hard for Law & Order to have a series finale where we find out everyone's fate and what's going to happen to them next, etc. It was nice to see Van Buren find out she's going to be ok. She's been on the show longer than everybody else and that's probably as close as L&O could get to a series finale type episode. NBC just doesn't know what they're doing anymore. They cancel the one show that gets decent ratings and they know will continue to get decent numbers every year. This cast was great and it's going to be really weird not having Law & Order to watch next season. |
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Originally Posted by Charlie Goose
(Post 10179609)
And every struggling actor in NYC just died a little inside and signed up for an extra shift at TGI Friday.
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Originally Posted by nateman
(Post 10186828)
NBC just doesn't know what they're doing anymore. They cancel the one show that gets decent ratings and they know will continue to get decent numbers every year.
The fact that NBC greenlit L&O: LA tells me that it was more about production costs than ratings, though. Maybe they lost some tax credits in NY or something. |
re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
Originally Posted by Renee
(Post 10176084)
I'll echo what has already been said. The current cast is solid and I've really enjoyed this season. I'll miss this show and won't likely watch LOLA out of principle. This version still has life left in it- why cancel and create a new spin-off?
Jerry Orbach and Jesse L Martin are still the best, but this cast was very good. |
re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
Originally Posted by Fist of Doom
(Post 10187248)
Originally Posted by nateman
(Post 10186828)
NBC just doesn't know what they're doing anymore. They cancel the one show that gets decent ratings and they know will continue to get decent numbers every year.
The fact that NBC greenlit L&O: LA tells me that it was more about production costs than ratings, though. Maybe they lost some tax credits in NY or something. |
re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
did we ever find out if McCoy slept with Claire?
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Originally Posted by Derrich
(Post 10188490)
did we ever find out if McCoy slept with Claire?
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Originally Posted by Derrich
(Post 10188490)
did we ever find out if McCoy slept with Claire?
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There was a cross over episode with Homicide: LotS that had McCoy being grilled by an over zealous Independent Council. I believe McCoy admitted to sleeping with Claire under questioning.
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Originally Posted by wmansir
(Post 10189166)
There was a cross over episode with Homicide: LotS that had McCoy being grilled by an over zealous Independent Council. I believe McCoy admitted to sleeping with Claire under questioning.
There was no follow-up. |
re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
I thought the episode where Claire died made it pretty clear they were an item.
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Originally Posted by CharlieK
(Post 10189253)
I thought the episode where Claire died made it pretty clear they were an item.
As for this ep, for a regular cop investigation, it would have been fine on any tv show, but the whole feel of this episode just wasn't Law & Order. I did like them giving the teacher's union a black eye though. :lol: |
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Speaking of Homicide:LOTS, didn't Claire hook up with one of the cops there during the crossover, too?
Jack had a rep for sleeping with his ADA's which ended with Jaime (if i remember, she basically said it aint gonna happen). Although it was never hinted at with Abby, how could he not at least try? Serena...well, that definatley wasnt gonna happen. D |
re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
You remember wrong. There was no such hint of a relationship with Jaime. Jaime was engaged in her 2nd season, so one can assume that she was probably dating the guy for some time before that. Jack had that reputation, but it clearly ended with Claire.
Claire did not hook up with a HLOTS cop. Bayliss was hitting on her. That's it. |
Re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
https://deadline.com/2021/09/law-ord...id-1234846181/
Bump after 11 years Officially renewed for a 21st season NBC has greenlighted a new installment of Law & Order, from Wolf and writer-showrunner Rick Eid, which will continue the classic bifurcated format and will once again examine “the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.” There is no cast set but the new season is expected to feature beloved characters from the original series, with Sam Waterson’s Jack McCoy believed to be at the top of the wish list. The producers from Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment are expected to reach out to former cast member shortly about coming back. |
Re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
I assume this will be in the works for next season (2022-23) There's no way they can get this ready for this season. But, it might be possible to do a backdoor episode with OC or SVU in the Spring. |
Re: Law & Order -- Series Discussion Thread
I was surprised that NBC cancelled this back in the day. I always liked it and may check out the revival once it starts.
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I've never watched a first run episode of Law and Order, only really getting into it around 2014. I'll certainly give this a go.
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