Goren and Eames investigate a robbery at a house that left both of the residents dead.Goren and Eames investigate a robbery at a house that left both of the residents dead.Goren and Eames investigate a robbery at a house that left both of the residents dead.
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- TriviaActor Vincent D'onofrio who played Detective Robert Goren came up with the movement of leaning down low and to the side in the interrogation room (which became a trademark of the character) because guest star Lenny Venito (who played Jake Nathan) wouldn't make eye contact during their scenes.
- GoofsAt the 37:47 minute mark, when Gia Deluca (Michele Hicks) exists her lawyer's car, a red pickup truck can be seen in the background where the passenger notices the camera and start waving.
- Quotes
Detective Robert Goren: Bad guys do what good guys dream.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Criminal Intent: The Beginning (2003)
Featured review
Diamonds are not one's best friend
Ever since catching it by chance switching through channels some years ago, 'Law and Order: Criminal Intent' left me hooked. Quickly it became one of my most regularly watched late evening shows and it complements the original 'Law and Order' extremely well indeed. Like the first spin off 'Special Victims Unit' though (and the original show, which wasn't to me the same post-Briscoe), there is a personal preference for the early seasons.
"One" was a very good start for 'Law and Order: Criminal Intent'. Will agree that there are better episodes when things had fully settled and other shows have even better first episodes (that's including 'Special Victims Unit'). But 'Criminal Intent' with "One" does in my opinion do a better job than quite a lot of shows in being wholly engaging from the very start, rather than unsure at first and debating whether to continue. Neither of which were the case with either of the aforementioned 'Law and Order' shows.
The identity of the murderer is one that is not that big a surprise, found it a little too obvious for my liking too early, when one likes to be kept guessing up to the finish that can be a disappointment somewhat. But with the show, it's more about how Goren and Eames get to the truth and the psychological approach and that's what intriguing about it. "One" establishes that very well with no signs of being rocky, remarkable for so early on.
Production values are good, with slick photography that may not be extraordinary but it's never cheap or drab. Love it when locations and cities are like characters of their own in film and television, and that's the case with New York here and in the rest of the 'Law and Order' franchise set there. The music is thankfully not intrusive and only used when necessary so it makes the dialogue stand out properly. The main theme, though it's not my favourite main theme of the franchise, and opening voice over stick in the mind a long time after.
Writing in "One" is thought-provoking and neither too simple or complicated, always sounding natural. "One's" story is not an original or complex one, but it's executed with the right amount of twists and turns and the detective methods and psychological way of getting to the truth are intriguing. Goren is already an interesting character, with unique methods (including manipulation) and mannerisms that set him apart from a lot of television detectives. Vincent D'Onofrio brings him to life brilliantly and Kathryn Erbe provides an effective softer contrast, though their chemistry didn't feel completely gelled. Courtney B Vance makes a big impression too, as does a chilling Jake Weber.
In conclusion, very good. 8/10
"One" was a very good start for 'Law and Order: Criminal Intent'. Will agree that there are better episodes when things had fully settled and other shows have even better first episodes (that's including 'Special Victims Unit'). But 'Criminal Intent' with "One" does in my opinion do a better job than quite a lot of shows in being wholly engaging from the very start, rather than unsure at first and debating whether to continue. Neither of which were the case with either of the aforementioned 'Law and Order' shows.
The identity of the murderer is one that is not that big a surprise, found it a little too obvious for my liking too early, when one likes to be kept guessing up to the finish that can be a disappointment somewhat. But with the show, it's more about how Goren and Eames get to the truth and the psychological approach and that's what intriguing about it. "One" establishes that very well with no signs of being rocky, remarkable for so early on.
Production values are good, with slick photography that may not be extraordinary but it's never cheap or drab. Love it when locations and cities are like characters of their own in film and television, and that's the case with New York here and in the rest of the 'Law and Order' franchise set there. The music is thankfully not intrusive and only used when necessary so it makes the dialogue stand out properly. The main theme, though it's not my favourite main theme of the franchise, and opening voice over stick in the mind a long time after.
Writing in "One" is thought-provoking and neither too simple or complicated, always sounding natural. "One's" story is not an original or complex one, but it's executed with the right amount of twists and turns and the detective methods and psychological way of getting to the truth are intriguing. Goren is already an interesting character, with unique methods (including manipulation) and mannerisms that set him apart from a lot of television detectives. Vincent D'Onofrio brings him to life brilliantly and Kathryn Erbe provides an effective softer contrast, though their chemistry didn't feel completely gelled. Courtney B Vance makes a big impression too, as does a chilling Jake Weber.
In conclusion, very good. 8/10
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