A Broadway producer's daughter is abducted from a department store. Later, she and her mother are found in a women's shelter. The mother claims that the daughter was abused by her father, bu... Read allA Broadway producer's daughter is abducted from a department store. Later, she and her mother are found in a women's shelter. The mother claims that the daughter was abused by her father, but the daughter's accounts are inconsistent.A Broadway producer's daughter is abducted from a department store. Later, she and her mother are found in a women's shelter. The mother claims that the daughter was abused by her father, but the daughter's accounts are inconsistent.
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- Harold Zorn
- (as Robert Emmet)
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Did you know
- TriviaDuring the hearing about the accusation video tape, the judge references the Claus Von Bulow case. In that case, a judge allowed evidence that was obtained by a third party with a vested interest in the case. The evidence was a black bag with syringes and insulin that was found by a private detective hired by the son of Von Bulow's wife, his supposed victim, who wanted Von Bulow incarcerated.The judge's decision was highly controversial, and it has lead many to question whether Von Bulow did in fact kill his wife.
- GoofsLogan, Briscoe and Cragen "transfer" over to the 27th precinct in this episode, previously they worked out of the 33rd precinct. Yet they still appear to be in the same building, and no explanation is made as to why they are suddenly in a different precinct.
- Quotes
Adam Schiff: My grandson plays Little League. I tell him, "Go get 'em, tiger." I pat him on the can and you'd haul me away in leg irons.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jerry Orbach Tribute (2005)
"Extended Family" does overall do a very, very good job with it. It is not one of the best episodes of the early years of 'Law and Order' or of the show in general. It is not even one of the best episodes of Season 3, which generally was as good as the previous two seasons though a little up and down quality-wise while always above average. Its emotional power though cannot be denied and it deserves much credit to tackle a topic so heavy, relevant and brave in the first place, regardless of execution.
There are so many good things in "Extended Family". It doesn't look drab or gaudy, and the editing is getting more fluid and slicker all the time. The music avoids getting too melodramatic in the more dramatic moments while not being too low key, it has always been a good move that it is used relatively sparingly. The direction especially shines in the character interaction in the second half. The performances can't be faulted. Not just from a typically juicy Michael Moriarty and authoritative Jerry Orbach.
But also a compelling tortured turn from Barry Primus and an affecting one from Madeleine Zima. Joyce Van Patten is also a strong presence. Really admired the sensitive handling of this important and difficult case and subject that is as said already still relevant. The moral dilemmas as ever with 'Law and Order' are insightful and tactfully done. The episode is tense and also very emotional, twisty enough without over-stuffing or ever being incoherent or silly. The supporting characters are interesting, especially Gary Silver, and the character interaction in the legal scenes sizzles. The scene between Samantha and Olivet is lovely and brought years to my eyes. The script is beautifully balanced, there is a lot of talk but taut enough to avoid it from waffling.
A few parts though could have gone into more depth, Silver's guilt or innocence could have been made clearer.
While not unrealistic and one that makes one feel a wide range of emotions, the ending could have done with more of the punch of what came before and felt too hastily wrapped up.
In summary, another strong episode. 8/10
- TheLittleSongbird
- Jul 15, 2020