A few weeks ago, the Writers Guild of America announced a "101 Best Written Television Series" listing. The Mothership apparently broke the top 50 (it was tied at 43rd place with Downton Abbey and Thirtysomething). Curiously, it is the only "Law & Order" product listed, with its compatriot, "Homicide: Life On The Street," a few slots below (at 46th ( Read more... )

Since there has been some online speculation about whether Mariska Hargitay would return for SVU Season 15, herein lies the answer ( Read more... )

Here is where you can discuss the SVU unit vs. an extraordinary sociopath in "Her Negotiation."

My review to come forthwith.

Here is where you can discuss a music blogger's final hours in "Brief Interlude."

My review to come forthwith.

A semi-recent development I have not mentioned in depth is Hulu.com acquiring "Law & Order SVU." (Alas, as of this writing, SVU is the only L&O series available on the website.) It updates very frequently, complete with the latest episodes and occasional behind-the-scenes videos. I should warn that the former can only be viewed under the Hulu Plus ( Read more... )

(Since my timing may be very sporadic in the next few weeks, I'm posting the My Network TV reminder earlier than planned. Moreover, I may end up forgetting, so I better post it now ( Read more... )

A few weeks ago, Buzzfeed posted the self-explanatory "'Law & Order' Prosecutor Hotness Ranking." Said ranking involved the OP personally gauging the attractive ness of the "Law & Order" franchise's major and minor prosecutor characters. (In case any member on the comm is wondering: Jack McCoy is #26 out of 36, while Abbie Carmichael rose to #7.) ( Read more... )

Yesterday, NBC released their Fall 2013 scheduling. SVU will remain at its usual "Wednesday at 9:00 PM EST" timeslot. Meanwhile, for those that follow along, Wolf Films' "Chicago Fire" will be moved to another night. Moreover, the company will be creating another series, "Chicago P.D.," for mid-season. Details and schedule text can be read in the ( Read more... )

Here is where you can discuss belated blowback from Det. Tutuola's Narcotics past in "Poisoned Motive."

My review to be posted at a later date.

Here is where you can discuss a horrific rape at a mosh pit in "Traumatic Wound."

My analysis/commentary/opining to be posted on future Comments.