tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post2161028862886299547..comments2024-03-27T13:36:16.415-04:00Comments on All Things Law And Order: Law & Order SVU “The Newsroom” Recap & ReviewChris Zimmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11323003119915694545noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-91183001704356323222017-05-14T11:53:19.899-04:002017-05-14T11:53:19.899-04:00It was hyped as a Roger Ailes RFTH story as Ailes,...It was hyped as a Roger Ailes RFTH story as Ailes, who was CEO (as was the fictional character) resigned in 2016 because of harassment allegations. While there were complaints about O'Reilly as well, that didn't come to a head until this episode was done (or well into production). Chris Zimmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323003119915694545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-16694329677342404142017-05-14T11:10:44.469-04:002017-05-14T11:10:44.469-04:00This was better than the previous episode, however...This was better than the previous episode, however with a bugging issue: Heidi seemed to tolerate her boss's harassment, as long as she was still getting her money. Now, I'm glad SVU nailed him, and I'm not condoning the assault(s) in ANY way, but I felt on the network's side. She didn't come forward with her rape statement until AFTER she found out she was being replaced. AllCarrie Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456533973102985341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-71401582356798604592017-05-01T16:22:26.875-04:002017-05-01T16:22:26.875-04:00@C Looong - I knew someone would bring up victim b...@C Looong - I knew someone would bring up victim blaming at some point. I don't think anyone blamed the women for being raped. These women should NOT get a free pass for tolerating Harold's behavior because it was beneficial to them financially and in their career. They allowed themselves to be demeaned for money and fame. Their behavior was contemptible! Laurie Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05379322512543002344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-23926554641281272112017-05-01T15:52:01.180-04:002017-05-01T15:52:01.180-04:00I never thought SVU fans would engage in such brut...I never thought SVU fans would engage in such brutal victim blaming, since the show educates against that. But every comment here shows no sympathy to these victims. Just because they don't show a violent assault doesn't mean what happened to them was okay. Jeez.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358752710936549319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-10893647091073771342017-04-29T16:06:28.977-04:002017-04-29T16:06:28.977-04:00@Ana Andrade - the first thing that popped into my...@Ana Andrade - the first thing that popped into my mind from the 2007-08 strike was a lot of protests and a run-in that Rene Balcer had on the picket line (link here: http://deadline.com/2008/01/law-order-showrunner-rene-balcer-victim-of-fox-picket-altercation-4715/ ) that I think was fodder for a later ripped from the headlines L&O episode. (At least I think it was a L&O episode!) Chris Zimmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323003119915694545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-33598436109674847422017-04-29T15:50:37.143-04:002017-04-29T15:50:37.143-04:00*November through February is what I meant. My mis...*November through February is what I meant. My mistakeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441889548824845693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-90531720408352910862017-04-29T15:49:49.019-04:002017-04-29T15:49:49.019-04:00@Chris - I was wondering if you could tell me what...@Chris - I was wondering if you could tell me what your experience was like during the last WGA strike. I was only 12 at the time and didn't even know it had happened until after. From what I gather, we as viewers are in a much better position than last time. Shows in the major networks have basically finished production for the season. Those shows on cable and streaming services are the onesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441889548824845693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-29685628385916727662017-04-28T20:17:43.708-04:002017-04-28T20:17:43.708-04:00I was surprised to see that Warren Leight co-wrote...I was surprised to see that Warren Leight co-wrote this one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-92191657948726461222017-04-28T18:25:43.123-04:002017-04-28T18:25:43.123-04:00I thought this episode was extremely annoying and ...I thought this episode was extremely annoying and demeaning to the integrity of women. These women are fortunate to be living in a first world country, where women's rights are supported. I was constantly rolling my eyes while hearing about the desperate and pathetic things they did to make money. Now that they are no longer making the money, they are coming from left to right...even to Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15992607136499157358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-34033764612259279732017-04-28T10:47:11.328-04:002017-04-28T10:47:11.328-04:00From all the information I've gathered, it loo...From all the information I've gathered, it looks like this season was supposed to have 22 episodes and they're only airing 21 since the finale is 2 hours. Unstoppable is the 22nd episode. I wonder what the show's chanced at renewal are, especially taking into consideration the potential writers strike that's suppose to start next week. It could still be renewed, but if the strike Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441889548824845693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-42463656139669618932017-04-28T06:11:48.497-04:002017-04-28T06:11:48.497-04:00@JSlayerUK - good point. If they didn't have ...@JSlayerUK - good point. If they didn't have enough to get the warrant, it would have been helpful for them to at least cover them trying to get the warrant. I guess they can only cover so much in 40 minutes...especially if they wanted to squeeze in a Noah scene (wink)Chris Zimmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323003119915694545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-70083072989935224942017-04-28T05:01:56.668-04:002017-04-28T05:01:56.668-04:00What bothered me throughout the whole episode was ...What bothered me throughout the whole episode was that they didn't seek a search warrant for the tapes. Every time they were stressing about the lack of supporting evidence, I thought they were about to go and find the tapes corroborating the women's stories. But no. The tapes would have probably found them more victims, probably help them increase the charges against Coyle and put him JSlayerUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954027052327516474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-77616353263404435722017-04-27T22:44:23.102-04:002017-04-27T22:44:23.102-04:00Not a bad episode. Good to see Dodds again. Really...Not a bad episode. Good to see Dodds again. Really controversial subject matter to cover with everything going on over at Fox News but this is the show that likes to cover stories that are 'ripped straight from the headlines' so this should be expected. I'd like to see more episodes like this and less of the soap opera like L/O SVU ones that we have have seeing as of late. Also great Eldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15860026724970815724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-30845574412772280622017-04-27T17:23:55.663-04:002017-04-27T17:23:55.663-04:00As this season goes further along, I see it becomi...As this season goes further along, I see it becoming a lot more like the old SVU when it first started or maybe even Law & Order. There is more focus on the case and the personal issues are addressed more meaningfully. Bringing in Dodds and then having Sgt Dodds’ death thrown in his and Benson’s face was unexpected and handled well. I generally like the direction this show is headed and Laurie Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05379322512543002344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412211079606886638.post-25569582352685906242017-04-27T16:33:59.725-04:002017-04-27T16:33:59.725-04:00Thanks Chris. I agree that it was good to see Dodd...Thanks Chris. I agree that it was good to see Dodds. I have always liked him. I'm glad that they dealt with the fallout from Mike's death. I did get the feeling this was the last time we will see him, just from the goodbye and her watching his back as he exited. I had wondered about the investigation into the shooting. The incompetence statement certainly hit a raw nerve as Benson took Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384468098147926168noreply@blogger.com