I found it off-putting how incompetent the prison guards are for letting tools in (via lasagna from the redhead who I don't want to see on SVU ever again). Also, in the final scene, Erin Lindsay should have updated her colleagues when she caught a glimpse of Yates driving away. Instead, she wasted time slowly reading the note she left him, which said: "Stay tuned for Chicago PD, up next!"
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
Nationwide Manhunt (2016)
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Uneven manhunt
TheLittleSongbird26 September 2022
Gregory Yates was a character that made such a big impression in his previous appearance on 'Special Victims Unit', the 'Special Victims Unit'/'Chicago PD' crossover "Daydream Believer". Throughout the time he was on both shows, he proved to be a very creepy character though his arc did last for about two episodes too many perhaps. His episodes this season were far from perfect and were not for all tastes but he did not lose what made him so memorable.
My feelings on "Nationwide Manhunt" were mostly positive, while also not being amazed by it and being really put off by one major event that took away from enjoying the episode further. It is a shame that that was the case, because there was a lot to like about "Nationwide Manhunt", primarily the atmosphere and the acting. "Nationwide Manhunt" may not be one of the best episodes of Season 17, but it is a long way from being one of the worst.
What really brought the episode down was the prison escape, truly unrealistic and even more unrealistic than when William Lewis escaped. It is done in a way that would not be allowed in real life and done by somebody who should never have been there in the first place (her presence should have been considered immediately suspicious).
It can get predictable and some of it, such as the ending, is too reliant on coincidence.
For all those not so good things, there are plenty of things that are done well, very well even. The production values are slick, gritty and professional. The music is haunting while not spelling out the emotions too much. The direction has enough momentum while not rushing. The script always intrigues and has enough tautness as well. The regular acting is all fine.
Jefferson Mays and particularly Dallas Roberts, once again showing his expertise at playing creepy, are suitably unsettling as Rudnick and Yates. The story on the whole has not lost its creepiness or tension, especially when things become more urgent.
Overall, good but not great. 7/10.
My feelings on "Nationwide Manhunt" were mostly positive, while also not being amazed by it and being really put off by one major event that took away from enjoying the episode further. It is a shame that that was the case, because there was a lot to like about "Nationwide Manhunt", primarily the atmosphere and the acting. "Nationwide Manhunt" may not be one of the best episodes of Season 17, but it is a long way from being one of the worst.
What really brought the episode down was the prison escape, truly unrealistic and even more unrealistic than when William Lewis escaped. It is done in a way that would not be allowed in real life and done by somebody who should never have been there in the first place (her presence should have been considered immediately suspicious).
It can get predictable and some of it, such as the ending, is too reliant on coincidence.
For all those not so good things, there are plenty of things that are done well, very well even. The production values are slick, gritty and professional. The music is haunting while not spelling out the emotions too much. The direction has enough momentum while not rushing. The script always intrigues and has enough tautness as well. The regular acting is all fine.
Jefferson Mays and particularly Dallas Roberts, once again showing his expertise at playing creepy, are suitably unsettling as Rudnick and Yates. The story on the whole has not lost its creepiness or tension, especially when things become more urgent.
Overall, good but not great. 7/10.
Two really bad ones
bkoganbing8 September 2019
Several of the cast of Chicago, PD make crossover appearances in this SVU story
as well as folks from previous episodes. Dallas Roberts and Jefferson Mays, two
guys who it took several episodes individually to catch escape from prison and
the squad is in motion. In the case of Roberts, Jason Beghe and his crew have an
interest in Roberts as he committed murders on their turf.
These two serial killers inspire quite the manhunt. Best in the cast is Robin DeJesus as Mays's cellmate who is a weakwilled sort and Sarah Storm who is this Quaker feelgood type therapist who is a dupe for these criminals. In fact she and Mariska Hargitay have some history between them in a previous episode.
We probably have not seen the last of Roberts or Mays one way or another.
These two serial killers inspire quite the manhunt. Best in the cast is Robin DeJesus as Mays's cellmate who is a weakwilled sort and Sarah Storm who is this Quaker feelgood type therapist who is a dupe for these criminals. In fact she and Mariska Hargitay have some history between them in a previous episode.
We probably have not seen the last of Roberts or Mays one way or another.
Seriously HOW!!
sailor_julia19 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
First we see the redhead who participate before to the trial of William Lewis wich she helped.
But she is still out of prison... yeah normal.
Two normally when you received food or gift in prison they have to check if there is not a conceal whepon... But NO!!!
Three Rollins obviously have some weird fascination with Yates but nobody in SVU did anything about it.
Since the the trial Yates should have been in Supermax for his crimes, instead he is pleasant prison.
That Chicago girl cop, goes ALONE after Yates with no back up?!!! She don't shoot his car, and don't know how to use a gun!
Sorry but this episode have so many plot holes it make nonsense.
It just a very bad episode.
But she is still out of prison... yeah normal.
Two normally when you received food or gift in prison they have to check if there is not a conceal whepon... But NO!!!
Three Rollins obviously have some weird fascination with Yates but nobody in SVU did anything about it.
Since the the trial Yates should have been in Supermax for his crimes, instead he is pleasant prison.
That Chicago girl cop, goes ALONE after Yates with no back up?!!! She don't shoot his car, and don't know how to use a gun!
Sorry but this episode have so many plot holes it make nonsense.
It just a very bad episode.
Crossover Annoyance
doctorthursday29 February 2024
Yet another crossover episode. I'm not a fan of them to start with, and this one is so drawn out. I watch SVU because I want to watch SVU, and the formula is stagnating. The show, in earlier seasons, starts as a procedural, and slowly shifts more and more to a soap opera. Crossovers and multi part episodes are just contributing to the problem.
Solve a case and move on. The tedious family stories and long, monotonous multi parters are very much degrading the quality of the show. I am marathoning the show, just hoping this gets better, but this episode was bad enough, not only by its own merits, but by the pattern it represents, to review it.
Solve a case and move on. The tedious family stories and long, monotonous multi parters are very much degrading the quality of the show. I am marathoning the show, just hoping this gets better, but this episode was bad enough, not only by its own merits, but by the pattern it represents, to review it.
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