Two children claim that they were molested by a billionaire.Two children claim that they were molested by a billionaire.Two children claim that they were molested by a billionaire.
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BD Wong
- Special Agent Dr. George Huang, M.D.
- (as B.D. Wong)
Shane Ashton Haboucha
- J.J. Ostilow
- (as Shane Haboucha)
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- TriviaInspired on the 1993 child molestation allegations against Michael Jackson.
- GoofsJudge Mary Clark erroneously refers to the criminal defendant's right to confront his accuser as being under the 8th Amendment. It is a right under the 6th Amendment.
- Quotes
Detective John Munch: Dodge ball? Haven't they outlawed this barbaric practice yet?
Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola: I loved this game.
Detective John Munch: Yeah, well, you were a sadist. You know, I literally weighed 98 pounds. I can still hear them. "Break the pencil." I was a walking bruise.
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Despite what that sounds like, that doesn't mean that to me "Sick" is a terrible episode. It isn't. It, like all 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit', is not an easy watch and a lot of the content is enough to make one repulsed and it is not just the main accusation. 'Special Victims Unit' was no stranger to the "ripped from the headlines" kind of stories, though the original 'Law and Order' did them more, and "Sick", with it being eerily reminiscent of the Michael Jackson case, is one of those.
And among the finest examples too. Season 5 was mostly not a bad season at all, of all the fifth seasons between this, the original 'Law and Order' and 'Criminal Intent' that for 'Special Victims Unit' was easily the most consistent. Some episodes are better than others and the season started off uncertainly, as one expects, but only one of the previous episodes was less than good and the best were brilliant. Whereas 'Criminal Intent's' fifth season in particular was very up and down. Of all the episodes of Season 5 here, "Sick" for me is among the best.
Personally had no problem with the ending, being aware of other fans of the franchise (in real life, not online) that didn't like it, but to me actually this ending would have been a lot more realistic than the one they wanted and fitted much more tonally. The one expected from them would have been far too pat and trivialised for such a disturbing case that would have terrible reporcussions.
Enough of that and lets talk about how wonderful "Sick" is as an episode. There are a lot of twists and turns here, without feeling too much or confusing what goes on. They do come quite quickly so a lot of attention is needed to keep up, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The main case is unsettling and will hit home for many, especially those that have been there or in any situation similar to any here. The final revelation was one of the biggest "jaw falling to the floor in disbelief" ones, the person it revolves around going from rootable to slappable fast.
The script is tightly structured, made me think and as usual had an uncompromising edge. While never being disasteful, too sleazy or perverse, in the wrong hands a difficult and distressing subject could have gone too far on the nastiness. Despite very little signs of upbeat-ness, "Sick" does not do that. The acting is fine from the regulars, and Cindy Williams is very memorable in the latter stages of the episode.
Visually "Sick" is well made, especially the intimate photography. It looks stylish and slick with a more refined look than when 'Special Victims Unit' first started all the way back in 1999, while maintaining the show's grit. The music doesn't overbear and is not overused. The direction keeps things moving well while letting the drama breathe.
In conclusion, wonderful. 10/10
And among the finest examples too. Season 5 was mostly not a bad season at all, of all the fifth seasons between this, the original 'Law and Order' and 'Criminal Intent' that for 'Special Victims Unit' was easily the most consistent. Some episodes are better than others and the season started off uncertainly, as one expects, but only one of the previous episodes was less than good and the best were brilliant. Whereas 'Criminal Intent's' fifth season in particular was very up and down. Of all the episodes of Season 5 here, "Sick" for me is among the best.
Personally had no problem with the ending, being aware of other fans of the franchise (in real life, not online) that didn't like it, but to me actually this ending would have been a lot more realistic than the one they wanted and fitted much more tonally. The one expected from them would have been far too pat and trivialised for such a disturbing case that would have terrible reporcussions.
Enough of that and lets talk about how wonderful "Sick" is as an episode. There are a lot of twists and turns here, without feeling too much or confusing what goes on. They do come quite quickly so a lot of attention is needed to keep up, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The main case is unsettling and will hit home for many, especially those that have been there or in any situation similar to any here. The final revelation was one of the biggest "jaw falling to the floor in disbelief" ones, the person it revolves around going from rootable to slappable fast.
The script is tightly structured, made me think and as usual had an uncompromising edge. While never being disasteful, too sleazy or perverse, in the wrong hands a difficult and distressing subject could have gone too far on the nastiness. Despite very little signs of upbeat-ness, "Sick" does not do that. The acting is fine from the regulars, and Cindy Williams is very memorable in the latter stages of the episode.
Visually "Sick" is well made, especially the intimate photography. It looks stylish and slick with a more refined look than when 'Special Victims Unit' first started all the way back in 1999, while maintaining the show's grit. The music doesn't overbear and is not overused. The direction keeps things moving well while letting the drama breathe.
In conclusion, wonderful. 10/10
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