A girl is killed in a building explosion. The owner was offered millions to sell the property, but turned down the highest offer--much to the chagrin of his ex-wife.A girl is killed in a building explosion. The owner was offered millions to sell the property, but turned down the highest offer--much to the chagrin of his ex-wife.A girl is killed in a building explosion. The owner was offered millions to sell the property, but turned down the highest offer--much to the chagrin of his ex-wife.
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- (as Madchen Amick)
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- TriviaThis episode appears to be based on the July 2006 explosion of an Upper East Side brownstone owned by Dr. Nicholas Bartha.
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Jack McCoy: You know what I don't get is Galt Michaels, they're a top notch firm; why bring in a ringer from out of state?
Jack McCoy: Does this ringer have a name?
A.D.A. Connie Rubirosa: Alissa Goodwin, from Miami.
Jack McCoy: Alissa. And she's the queen of darkness. She went from New York court to street divorces to standard bearer for women's issues nationwide.
A.D.A. Connie Rubirosa: [noticing someone a few feet away] Is that a friend of yours?
Jack McCoy: [turning and seeing an attractive woman, who nods at him] Definitely not. And did I mention she was gorgeous?
- ConnectionsReferences Godzilla (1954)
Especially after being very impressed by the previous two Season 17 episodes, despite Cassady not clicking with me. "Home Sweet" doesn't disappoint and is another very good episode that is perhaps even better than "Fame" and "Avatar". It is a case of the second half being even better than the first, but it is very good throughout and pretty outstanding in the second half. As far as Season 17 goes, it is one of the better ones as an overall whole.
Still haven't warmed to Cassady and Milena Govich always came over as bland, the only times where they showed any glimpses of personality was when Cassady is stubborn and even that doesn't set off many fireworks.
Maybe the first quarter is on the slightly routine side.
On the other hand, there is very little wrong. It does look good, with the usual slickness and subtle grit. Really liked too that the photography was simple and close up but doing so without being claustrophobic. The music has presence when used, and luckily it isn't constant, and when it is used it doesn't feel over-scored. The direction allows the drama to breathe while still giving it momentum as well.
The script is one of the tautest, most thought probing and wittiest of the season and in a long time. Especially those wry, shrewish quips that pepper the second half. Goodwyn getting some of the best of them. While most of the first half thoroughly absorbs, the second half is pretty much a revelation and both entertaining (for the quips) and tense (for its unyielding approach to a tough subject). The truth is also a real shock and makes the perpetrator come off even worse than they already are.
Govich aside, the acting is very strong. Sam Waterston and wonderfully snake-like Madchen Amick give scorching performances and Alana De La Garza again proves why Rubirosa is the best assistant ADA since Carmichael. Nora Dunn sends chills down the spine.
Summing up, very good with outstanding elements. 8/10.
- TheLittleSongbird
- Sep 4, 2022