This is a taut, interesting episode but they wrote a very unsympathetic victim. He's a failed journalist who lives with the fantasy of writing a last big story, who misreads every one he meets, and is less honest than a used car salesman. You can't believe anyone would notice this guy, let alone want to kill him. The story does have many interesting turns, and the solution to the crime will stupefy you.
I consider this an above average Criminal Intent episode. The acting is good, the writing tight with some offbeat humor. I'm watching this episode for at least the third time. What makes it so memorable is that this guy, whose life will end in agony in a few days, goes to his grave with no self understanding at all. It's tragic and very depressing.
I consider this an above average Criminal Intent episode. The acting is good, the writing tight with some offbeat humor. I'm watching this episode for at least the third time. What makes it so memorable is that this guy, whose life will end in agony in a few days, goes to his grave with no self understanding at all. It's tragic and very depressing.