This is second part of two-part show. I have seen both and I enjoyed the second episode more. The first is very sad. Lots of cards played as to who is in charge of investigation. Well acted by all involved. Get to see Mr Goldblum act with Eames and D'Onofrio characters. It takes the detectives a while to get to the source of most trouble. Worth it in the end.
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Continuing loyalty
TheLittleSongbird11 August 2021
Really loved the first part of the Season 9 two part premiere, titled "Loyalty". Which was very powerful and set things up for what was to come in the second part and the rest of the rather brief season, one of the shortest ones of 'Law and Order: Criminal Intent', beautifully. As far as the show's season openers go, "Loyalty" (both parts) is one of the best. Did have reservations prior to watching about Nichols working, but luckily he does do so.
If one loved the first part of "Loyalty", expectations of course would be high for Part 2. While not quite as great as Part 1, which was a little more emotionally investable (ie. The reactions to the big tragedy that shakes the team), "Loyalty: Part 2" is absolutely excellent still, one of the best episodes of Season 9, and its best components are outstandingly done. It is not quite as fantastic as the best of Seasons 1-4, the period when 'Criminal Intent' was in its prime to me, but "Loyalty: Part 2" showed that the show was still worth watching despite being a lot less consistent in later seasons.
Production values are still slick and suitably gritty (without being too heavy in it). The music is not too melodramatic and is not used too much, even not being too manipulative in revelations. The direction lets the drama breathe while making sure that the tension and emotion never slipped.
There are great performances across the board, especially Vincent D'Onofrio. Goren and Eames are as ever on top form and work together like a fine wine and cheese. Was intrigued but also worried as to whether Nichols would gel or whether he would jar, with such a different demeanour. He actually gels very well and his skills are also put to good use and that his quirkiness has been toned down is appreciated.
Story engrosses from the get go and sets up what is to come next and the season more than promisingly. The script is tight and thoughtful, with little rambling. All the characters are well written, especially Goren without dominating too much.
Excellent episode overall. 9/10.
If one loved the first part of "Loyalty", expectations of course would be high for Part 2. While not quite as great as Part 1, which was a little more emotionally investable (ie. The reactions to the big tragedy that shakes the team), "Loyalty: Part 2" is absolutely excellent still, one of the best episodes of Season 9, and its best components are outstandingly done. It is not quite as fantastic as the best of Seasons 1-4, the period when 'Criminal Intent' was in its prime to me, but "Loyalty: Part 2" showed that the show was still worth watching despite being a lot less consistent in later seasons.
Production values are still slick and suitably gritty (without being too heavy in it). The music is not too melodramatic and is not used too much, even not being too manipulative in revelations. The direction lets the drama breathe while making sure that the tension and emotion never slipped.
There are great performances across the board, especially Vincent D'Onofrio. Goren and Eames are as ever on top form and work together like a fine wine and cheese. Was intrigued but also worried as to whether Nichols would gel or whether he would jar, with such a different demeanour. He actually gels very well and his skills are also put to good use and that his quirkiness has been toned down is appreciated.
Story engrosses from the get go and sets up what is to come next and the season more than promisingly. The script is tight and thoughtful, with little rambling. All the characters are well written, especially Goren without dominating too much.
Excellent episode overall. 9/10.
Aga khan told him that Allah would change it to water as it touched their lips.
Mrpalli779 October 2017
The story continued from the last episode: shortly after the last arm dealer still alive was released, Det. Goren was suspended due to the fact he kept on investigating despite the case was in the hand of FBI. This last dealer was killed as well by the Somali ring and there was nobody left who could witness what was going on. During this episode, we are enlightened by some more information about the ring leader: he is the great grandson of a man who fought against England army, he had at least 40 siblings and, unknown by his sister, he was attending the seventh wedding of their father. Later on anyway we figure out that it isn't what it seemed and religion it's just an excuse.
A new detective, Serena Stevens (played by Saffron Burrows), joins the team from Chicago. She's fluent in French and Urdu (due to his father's job as a diplomat in Pakistan), so she's able to read in Arabic (Urdu and Arabic share the same alphabet).
A new detective, Serena Stevens (played by Saffron Burrows), joins the team from Chicago. She's fluent in French and Urdu (due to his father's job as a diplomat in Pakistan), so she's able to read in Arabic (Urdu and Arabic share the same alphabet).
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