McCoy takes on a cyber investigating company after information it sells to a convicted rapist is used in the murder of his therapist.McCoy takes on a cyber investigating company after information it sells to a convicted rapist is used in the murder of his therapist.McCoy takes on a cyber investigating company after information it sells to a convicted rapist is used in the murder of his therapist.
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Myra Camp: He sent her a worm.
Serena Southerlyn: Worm?
Myra Camp: It's like a computer virus. Probably sent it as an attachment to an email. She opened it, and he's in.
Lennie Briscoe: Reason number 37 for me not to open my email.
Ed Green: Don't nobody send you email.
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The subject matter is a very intriguing one and it was interesting to see how technology and online companies operated at this time and the attitudes towards it. It was a subject that was big back then and is still relevant now, which as has been said quite a number of times by me already in previous reviews has always been one of 'Law and Order' and the franchise's biggest appeals. Meaning how it deals with controversial or topical issues and the way it's done.
"Access Nation" is not one of the best episodes of 'Law and Order', not many if any episodes of Season 12 fit this distinction. It is though subject matter-wise one of the most interesting ones of the season and as far as Season 12 goes it's in the better half of it. "Access Nation" is an episode that still is of relevance today, even if how technology and online companies operate are a lot more advanced now, and will spark a good deal of debate.
Not much wrong here, though Elisabeth Rohm's wooden acting still jars with everything else.
It does start off on the slightly ordinary side.
However, the portrayal of the technology and online companies was interesting and like being down (vague) memory lane, despite it feeling rather out of date due to how big the differences are. McDowell is a character that is a powerful influence and "think they're invincible" types, but one of those that one shouldn't trust yet some would so big his influence and connections. While the investigating is entertaining and carried by the great teaming of Briscoe and Green (not to mention Briscoe's wisecracking), the legal portion and the moral dilemmas that McCoy has to face when prosecuting fare even better and have a good degree of tenssion.
Furthermore, "Access Nation's" 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. The script is lean and thought-provoking, especially in the second half, and there is nothing dated at all about what sparked so much debate at a tumultuous time for America and the world when it is still relevant and happening still. Other than Rohm, the acting is strong. Sam Waterston stands out of the regulars, but the biggest impression comes from smarmy Frank Whaley.
Overall, very good. 8/10.
"Access Nation" is not one of the best episodes of 'Law and Order', not many if any episodes of Season 12 fit this distinction. It is though subject matter-wise one of the most interesting ones of the season and as far as Season 12 goes it's in the better half of it. "Access Nation" is an episode that still is of relevance today, even if how technology and online companies operate are a lot more advanced now, and will spark a good deal of debate.
Not much wrong here, though Elisabeth Rohm's wooden acting still jars with everything else.
It does start off on the slightly ordinary side.
However, the portrayal of the technology and online companies was interesting and like being down (vague) memory lane, despite it feeling rather out of date due to how big the differences are. McDowell is a character that is a powerful influence and "think they're invincible" types, but one of those that one shouldn't trust yet some would so big his influence and connections. While the investigating is entertaining and carried by the great teaming of Briscoe and Green (not to mention Briscoe's wisecracking), the legal portion and the moral dilemmas that McCoy has to face when prosecuting fare even better and have a good degree of tenssion.
Furthermore, "Access Nation's" 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. The script is lean and thought-provoking, especially in the second half, and there is nothing dated at all about what sparked so much debate at a tumultuous time for America and the world when it is still relevant and happening still. Other than Rohm, the acting is strong. Sam Waterston stands out of the regulars, but the biggest impression comes from smarmy Frank Whaley.
Overall, very good. 8/10.
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- May 25, 2022
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