The death of a pregnant drug mule leads to the discovery of a Nigerian heroin smuggling ring that leads all the way to a diplomat who is also a Nigerian tribal chief.The death of a pregnant drug mule leads to the discovery of a Nigerian heroin smuggling ring that leads all the way to a diplomat who is also a Nigerian tribal chief.The death of a pregnant drug mule leads to the discovery of a Nigerian heroin smuggling ring that leads all the way to a diplomat who is also a Nigerian tribal chief.
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- TriviaIn a nod to real life, the flirtation between Chris Noth and Beverly Johnson was not difficult, as the two were in a long-term relationship at the time. That relationship would end in 1995.
- GoofsThe cab driver speaks about cures for jet lag and mentions what she does when she visits her sister in Tampa. Tampa and New York are in the same time zone, so it is impossible to suffer from jet lag when flying between the two. She says that a cure for jet lag from Paris is a bottle of cognac and then jokes that a six pack helps when she flies to Tampa. Clearly she knows there's no jet lag in the same time zone.
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Detective Mike Logan: Hey, suppose Kelani isn't the only smuggler on the plane? You think Transmission Travel gives frequent swallower miles?
Detective Lennie Briscoe: All I know is, 20 years ago, two Cuba Libres and I'd have the passenger list.
- ConnectionsReferences Romper Room (1953)
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Exploring cultures
The previous episode "Point of View" saw the last appearance, though it was a brief one and not as a lead, of Paul Sorvino as Cerreta, first introduced in the Season 2 opener "Confession". He was replaced in that episode by Lennie Briscoe, one of 'Law and Order's', and the whole franchise's even, longest serving (twelve seasons!) and most popular characters. And one can see why, portrayed by the great Jerry Orbach right up to his death in 2004.
"Consultation" is Briscoe's second episode and, while we would learn a lot more about him later when the character was fully established, he shows himself to be already an interesting character and remarkably well settled for so early on. More settled in my view than his predecessors in their first appearances, Greevey was fine though while Cerreta took a little time understandably with the number of changes Season 2 had to undergo. Also felt that his chemistry with all his colleagues gelled quite quickly, with the others it took time. Back to "Consultation", it is a very good and interesting episode with much to recommend that peters out a little too early.
As ever with 'Law and Order', and the whole franchise even, "Consultation" looks good. Well shot and not resorting to being claustrophobic or gimmicky and nice use of locations. The music doesn't intrude or overbear and the direction lets the drama breathe while not letting it slack. Orbach balances authority and humour beautifully and he has a great dynamic with equally solid Chris Noth, entertaining with some intensity as they continue to get used to each other. Michael Moriarty and Richard Brooks are reliably excellent, Stone also never fails to be a juicy character.
Support is equally good. Andy Robinson does contemptible to almost frightening effect. Talia Balsam and particularly Roscoe Lee Browne dominate in their appearances, despite their screen-times not being large. The script is thought-provoking with some nice levity wisecracks. The subject is not an easy one and is quite divisive, but "Consultation" handles it in a way that's tactful and not prejudicial or one-sided. Also found it quite insightful in how the cultures are explored.
Did feel that the ending was a little rushed and anaemic again, not the first or last episode of 'Law and Order' to have an ending that felt that way.
Not much wrong otherwise, other than Seth Williams being slightly bland in his role but that was in comparison to everybody else.
Overall, very good. 8/10
"Consultation" is Briscoe's second episode and, while we would learn a lot more about him later when the character was fully established, he shows himself to be already an interesting character and remarkably well settled for so early on. More settled in my view than his predecessors in their first appearances, Greevey was fine though while Cerreta took a little time understandably with the number of changes Season 2 had to undergo. Also felt that his chemistry with all his colleagues gelled quite quickly, with the others it took time. Back to "Consultation", it is a very good and interesting episode with much to recommend that peters out a little too early.
As ever with 'Law and Order', and the whole franchise even, "Consultation" looks good. Well shot and not resorting to being claustrophobic or gimmicky and nice use of locations. The music doesn't intrude or overbear and the direction lets the drama breathe while not letting it slack. Orbach balances authority and humour beautifully and he has a great dynamic with equally solid Chris Noth, entertaining with some intensity as they continue to get used to each other. Michael Moriarty and Richard Brooks are reliably excellent, Stone also never fails to be a juicy character.
Support is equally good. Andy Robinson does contemptible to almost frightening effect. Talia Balsam and particularly Roscoe Lee Browne dominate in their appearances, despite their screen-times not being large. The script is thought-provoking with some nice levity wisecracks. The subject is not an easy one and is quite divisive, but "Consultation" handles it in a way that's tactful and not prejudicial or one-sided. Also found it quite insightful in how the cultures are explored.
Did feel that the ending was a little rushed and anaemic again, not the first or last episode of 'Law and Order' to have an ending that felt that way.
Not much wrong otherwise, other than Seth Williams being slightly bland in his role but that was in comparison to everybody else.
Overall, very good. 8/10
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