A defense attorney tries to exploit the jury's sympathy for Israel in the hopes that it will get his bookie client found not guilty of a murder charge.A defense attorney tries to exploit the jury's sympathy for Israel in the hopes that it will get his bookie client found not guilty of a murder charge.A defense attorney tries to exploit the jury's sympathy for Israel in the hopes that it will get his bookie client found not guilty of a murder charge.
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- DA Arthur Branch
- (as Fred Dalton Thompson)
Emily Wing
- Betsy
- (as Emily Frankovich)
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- TriviaFirst appearance of Peter Jacobson as Randolph J. 'Randy' Dworkin, Esq. He will reprise this role in several episodes including:
- GoofsWhen Branch recounts arguing to the Appellate Court, he refers to "nine Gods in black robes." Appellate courts are five judge panels. It's the United States Supreme Court that has nine judges, which are known as Justices, the head of the court being known as the Chief Justice.
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Arthur Branch: What is a 'Randy Dworkin'?
- ConnectionsFeatured in 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2004)
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A must choose
Of all the stories for Season 13, "Chosen's" was the one that intrigued and grabbed my attention the most. The character that the episode centres around sounded like one that one loves to hate, am not always keen on the defense attorney characters because of some of the arguments put worth being ridiculous (this is including the earlier seasons) but it is always interesting when the regular characters meet their match and someone that pushes them to the limit.
"Chosen" for me is one of the best episodes of a generally solid if not consistent Season 13. 'Law and Order' post-Season 10 was less consistent and more variable in quality compared to the earlier seasons, but "Chosen" is proof that the show still had brilliance in it that didn't always come out. The premise isn't a unique one, but it has nearly always been compelling and it certainly is here. Helped by that Randy Dworkin, in his first of three appearances, is such a well written and memorable character.
There is a lot to admire here. It is as ever shot with the right amount of intimacy without feeling too up close, even with a reliance of close up camerawork. That the editing has become increasingly tighter over-time is great too. The music isn't over-scored, manipulative or used too much. There is intimacy and tautness in the direction.
Script is intelligent and lean with no signs of fat. It also has intensity, emotional impact and even the odd sprinkle of humour, with it being especially good with Dworkin. While the policing is gritty and entertaining, and not routine, helped by that Briscoe and Green's chemistry is so strong, it's even better when the case comes to trial. Which shows a lot of tension and Dworkin is a more than formidable foe which is a primary source of the tension. McCoy sums him up very well. Absolutely do not agree about "Chosen" being anti-semitic, it's about it and it is clear that Jews are being painted in a favourable light.
Acting is excellent, cannot fault most of the regulars but the episode does belong to a quite exceptional Peter Jacobson.
Only one exception here and that is Elisabeth Rohm, who never looks comfortable and her line delivery is too one note.
In summary, absolutely excellent. 9/10.
"Chosen" for me is one of the best episodes of a generally solid if not consistent Season 13. 'Law and Order' post-Season 10 was less consistent and more variable in quality compared to the earlier seasons, but "Chosen" is proof that the show still had brilliance in it that didn't always come out. The premise isn't a unique one, but it has nearly always been compelling and it certainly is here. Helped by that Randy Dworkin, in his first of three appearances, is such a well written and memorable character.
There is a lot to admire here. It is as ever shot with the right amount of intimacy without feeling too up close, even with a reliance of close up camerawork. That the editing has become increasingly tighter over-time is great too. The music isn't over-scored, manipulative or used too much. There is intimacy and tautness in the direction.
Script is intelligent and lean with no signs of fat. It also has intensity, emotional impact and even the odd sprinkle of humour, with it being especially good with Dworkin. While the policing is gritty and entertaining, and not routine, helped by that Briscoe and Green's chemistry is so strong, it's even better when the case comes to trial. Which shows a lot of tension and Dworkin is a more than formidable foe which is a primary source of the tension. McCoy sums him up very well. Absolutely do not agree about "Chosen" being anti-semitic, it's about it and it is clear that Jews are being painted in a favourable light.
Acting is excellent, cannot fault most of the regulars but the episode does belong to a quite exceptional Peter Jacobson.
Only one exception here and that is Elisabeth Rohm, who never looks comfortable and her line delivery is too one note.
In summary, absolutely excellent. 9/10.
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