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I guess I am the only User to notice but this wasn't the cinematographer's best day. The beginning of the episode the camera movement is so darn shaky that I was barely able to follow the plot. If the characters are walking forward or backward, the camera movement is just a little too much. They never define the sexual assault in court, not to mention it's Sam Waterson's last episode. That's sad but he had a good run. But hopefully the camera man who is a veteran who has worked on everything under the sun, will figure out what the problem is and get the camera motion under control. Everyone has a bad day, maybe he had a foot injury or something else but on a powerhouse show such as THE Law and Order, mistakes like these don't go unnoticed.

The end of an era, this episode from the season 23 of Law and Order, as we farewell DA Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston), and what a send-off it was, because he chose to wrap up the trial against a billionaire, whose friendship with the mayor's philandering son in St. Barts was going to complicate matters big time init, and the ending was triumphant because Jack decided to pursue law and order by closing the case and he does so with style, and we recognize why Jack will be missed. Anyway, Jack left quietly with apparently no staff send-off, cards, gifts, but maybe Jack can return if Tony Goldwyn's character fails to take off.

Far from perfect, but this was a fitting farewell for Jack McCoy. We saw the iconic lawyer in the courtroom one last time and he still had some of his signature flare and knowledge of how to manipulate the judge and witness.

Sam has clearly not been the same as he was in the original run, but he got to go out on a high note and we had a case that felt very reminiscent of what we might have seen from the series in the 90's.

It is hard to imagine the show without him, but they have a lifelong viewer in me regardless. Glad he got his farewell and on to the next iteration of this series. Big shoes to fill though.

In a case somewhat reminiscent of the suit against a certain former POTUS, at the height of the pre-pandemic "Me Too" craze, Sam Waterston sings his swan song as Jack McCoy.

A woman is found dead in Central Park and, initially, suspicion is focused on an early-bird hot dog vendor with a prior conviction for sexual assault. Then, the cops latch on to a Princeton graduate who's like a cross between Donald Chump and Steve Jobs. In short, a billionaire who thinks he's literally above the law.

When Mr. Princeton's personal friend, the Mayor, pressures MCoy's Senior Assistant DA to offer a misdemeanor-level plea deal to the billionaire suspect to avoid being fired in public disgrace by McCoy's political opponent, MCoy takes over as prosecutor and wins. He then resigns in order to force the governor of New York State to appoint a new Chief District Attorney for Manhattan.

I love the wistful way he gazes at the court house as he walks off into the night. Because it made me just as wistful!

I remember the episode in which Sam Waterston first debuted as Jack McCoy. Arriving at the courthouse parking lot in a black leather jacket and motorcycle helmet while dismounting a Harley-Davidson! I also remember when he got on the wrong side of a senile judge and wound up in city jail for contempt of court. But, my favorite McCoy-centric episode is the one where the cops thought they had arrested a copycat killer. Only to determine that he was also guilty of the original murder.

Meaning the Bronx resident doing time for that first murder is innocent!

MCCoy tries to get the latter unconditonally pardoned. But, the state appellate court in Albany splits down political party lines. So, McCoy--in an effort at being bitterly sarcastic without going to jail for it--exclaims:

"I find this court's reluctance...difficult to fathom!"

Jack McCoy was a master of eloquent venom. And, as played by Sam Waterston, he will be sorely missed.

Freudian on a man holding a pickle." One of Jack McCoy's best lines ever. Thank you, Sam Waterston Very sorry to see you leave Law and Order. The final episode was far from perfect, the writing for the reboot has been somewhat lazy and too comfortable. But I really enjoyed seeing Waterston in the courtroom instead of sitting behind a desk. His closing argument and final scene looking up at the courthouse was a nice send off. I gave the episode a 10 based on that.

I also enjoyed the scenes between McCoy and Price. Law and Order lost an icon and definitely won't be the same, Tony Goldwyn has some big shoes to fill. Will still be watching to see where the shows goes from here.

I've been watching L&O from the beginning and to me this is the best episode. It should have been called "Touché". When threatened always get the upper hand. When blackmailed always tell first. L&O has always been appealing to me because of its realistic nature. I even refer to events as having a "law & order" ending. Life happens & it's unpredictable & L&O always showed this from the beginning like not many other shows on TV. Sometimes you win, sometimes lose & sometimes you're just left standing there wondering what happened.

When the DA, Jack McCoy was threatened by the Mayor, he protected his staff, fell on his sword but came out on top. That's all I'll say. Watch it on Peacock & see if you agree😉

Be another Jack McCoy. Sam Waterston is a national treasure, so many wonderfully acted Law and Order episodes.. I can't pick a favorite.

I liked that this episode kept Jack true to his convictions and gave him a final case to argue in the courtroom. Very eloquent and moving. Mr. Waterston elevates every scene he .

As far as Jack's replacement, I wish Linus Roache would reprise his role as Cutter. I remember watching Homeland and the chemistry between Linus Roache's character and Hugh Dancy's war mongering John Zabel was just wonderful. Law and Order has always been one of my favorite shows, I have felt the reboot though has lacked the edgy drama and New York feel of the original. I do like the addition of Detective Riley, will wait to see what direction the show takes now.

This is what Law and Order should be! Sam is amazing as an actor and has not lost a step in this episode. This was just like watching classic episodes of him as the prosecuting attorney. His passion and delivery is exactly what this show needs more of. I have watched this since the beginning and in recent years especially since it has been brought back, it has been severely lacking. They are too interested on interjecting their opinions instead of telling a good story. This story reminds me of stories from the past. All actors did a really good job in this episode but this was most certainly a fitting swan song for Sam. Worthy send off.

A woman is murdered in Central Park, starting an investiagion into a myriad of suspects, including a street vendor and a famous philanthropist. When the District Attorney's office is about to cave into political pressures, Sam Waterston, appearing in his 405th episode, takes the prosecuter's chair one last time to convict a very rich and powerful murderer, over the objections of the Mayor of NYC, played by the venerable Bruce Altman (who has played various roles in 8 episodes of the series over the years), in Waterston's last episode in one of the greatest crime and punishment television series of all time. A MUST SEE for any Law & Order fan!