Showing posts with label Real Fake News. Show all posts
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News" Recap & Review
“Real Fake News” was accurately titled, with a fake news story that indirectly pointed to a real child sex trafficking ring. The episode draws from the real-life - and debunked - “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory, which attempted to tie members of the Democratic Party to a non-existant human trafficking ring run out of restaurants. This episode enforces how silly some of these theories can be, and, even when confronted with the truth, that some people are so gullible they still buy into the lies.
This well-constructed story had all the elements of an excellent episode. Each detective had an important part to play in the investigation; the case got personal when there was an attempt to smear Benson and Rollins through their children; and there was plenty of action. Mariska’s performance came alive when she demanded a retraction from the creep who ran that disgusting fake news web site “Endless Truth.” She seemed to be enjoying it. There were also some surprises, with one of suspects trying to shoot himself while under Fin’s watchful eye (it was the unis who failed to properly clear the scene) and the sad shooting of the Congressman (James Waterston, son of Law & Order’s Sam Waterston). This episode was well directed, giving the sights, the sounds, and the feel of being right there with the squad every step of the way.
When, in the ending scene, the restaurant owner asks if this is ever going to stop, the answer in reality is no, at least not in the near future. Carisi also verbalizes his frustration with the issue of fake news, saying there ought to be a law, but the Congressman rightly says it is not so easy. But while freedom of speech is protected, this only protects people from government censorship or retaliation, it does not protect people from slander, libel, and other limitations. I understand that while Benson demanded a retraction from the “Endless Truth” web site, I wished that she had taken a harder stance and try to find a way to have him prosecuted not only for his lies, but for indirectly spreading child porn and the eventual murder of the Congressman. At least in reality there are prominent web sites who are working harder to stop the spread of fake news stories. Too bad they didn’t do this a year before this last presidential election.
This episode is the first episodic mention that Fin is now a Sergeant, having passed the exam. (The only other mention made was in a deleted scene from the Law & Order SVU episode, “Net Worth”. Of course, Fin quips he didn’t get a perfect score, so it may be quite some time before he gets transferred to a Sergeant position elsewhere, as Benson had indicated was the usual next step. I don’t recall Benson being moved to patrol when she was made Sergeant, so she was probably just teasing him.
Here is the recap:
Cast:
Mariska Hargitay - Lieutenant Olivia Benson
Ice-T - Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola
Kelli Giddish - Detective Amanda Rollins
Raúl Esparza - ADA Rafael Barba
Peter Scanavino - Detective Dominick “Sonny” Carisi, Jr.
Guest stars:
James Waterston - Congressman Luke Bolton
Patch Darragh - Ron Duca
Kevin Carolan - Ronald Fleming
Tabitha Holbert – ADA Rose Caliay
Stephen Park -Eugene Lee
Brian McCarthy - Malcolm Barnstable
Bronwyn Reed -Lucy Huston
Roslyn Ruff – Computer Crimes Tech
Naiya Ortiz - Marian
Michael Baldwin – Vincent Johnson
Justin Ahdoot – Raj Garg
Barbara Miluski – Judge Lisa Peck
Jonatan Marimow – Jerry
Hadasa Isolino – Christabel
Kristen Solis – Maria
Shea Grant – Daughter
Jack Nawada-Braunwart – Noah Porter Benson
As Benson steps out of the elevator at SVU with Fin, she calls him “Sergeant” Tutuola, and says that wasn’t so bad. He replies that he hates tests. She asks, “Even when you pass?” He replies it's a little less, then. Smiling, she comments that she will miss him because they transfer new Sergeants to patrol, and he counters that first he has to get appointed and that may not happen for a while, he’s number 622 on the list. Benson, surprised, says “What?” and he replies with a laugh, “I didn’t get a perfect score. “ As he walks off, Rollins rushes in and says she is sorry for being late; the babysitter didn’t show and she had to park Jesse with her sister. Benson comments that maybe Lucy can pick her up after she drops Noah at preschool, asking if Rollins wants her to call her. Rollins replies, “Yes, please.” Carisi approaches and asks where everybody has been, it’s just been him and the Congressman, who walked in a half hour ago and has been waiting in her office. Fin comments that a Congressman waiting for a half hour…and Rollins finishes that he must really want her vote. Benson asks Carisi what does he really want, and Carisi explains he just wants to talk to her.
Benson enters her office to find Congressman Luke Bolton waiting. They greet each other and Benson asks how can she help him. He explains that according to the internet, he is the customer of an underage sex trafficking ring out of a Chinese Restaurant called the Coral Dragon. Benson asks “You are?” and he explains no, he’s not, but facts don’t seem to matter these days, it’s fake news but a lot of people seem to believe it. Benson comments they are people on the internet, and Luke says they are real people but they have drawn some crazy conclusions from his emails – he got hacked. Benson comments she’s heard about it, adding that the NYPD got hacked as well and she had to change her password about five times. She still gets nervous every time she logs on. Luke says he wishes that were the only problem here; it’s a dangerous situation – the owner has received threats. Benson says that is not good, but…Luke cuts her off and says he just put out a statement but he is afraid he only made the situation worse. He asks if she can send someone to take a look at the place, the “teenage sex slaves” are supposedly held captive in the basement and establish that it is not true. Benson asks if anyone would believe it, and Luke replies that one hopes the NYPD is still a trusted institution. Benson says it is nice to think so. Luke emphasizes this is an alleged sex crime, and asks that they investigate alleged sex crimes, don’t they? Benson replies yes, they do.
At the Coral Dragon Restaurant at 130 Mott Street on Wednesday, April 19, Fin and Carisi arrive and Carisi comments he guesses they can pick up some General Tso chicken while there are here. Fin adds that Rollins wants some sesame noodles. Carisi quips that maybe tomorrow they can investigate Italian. They enter the restaurant and speak with Mr. Lee, who says the Congressman told him they were coming. He says he has been getting death threats and his employees are as well. Carisi comments he can pass that along to the other detectives and asks if Mr. Lee can show them around. But as they move off, a man yells as he enters the restaurant, holding a gun. As people scream, he asks where are the girls in the basement for sale, then tells the patrons to stay calm and he is not there to hurt anybody. Carisi tries to talk him down and explains he is a police officer. The man says good, he can help him self-investigate. Carisi again tries to talk him down and when Mr. Lee tries to back away, the man fires the gun into the ceiling and says they are not done here. Fin says yes we are, and has his gun trained on the man’s head. Carisi also pulls his weapon and tells the man to get on his knees and hand him the gun slowly. The man hands over the weapon and gets on his knees.
Mr. Lee comments that this is out of control, wondering who will eat there now. Carisi says they will get the precinct to provide security but hopes this is a one-time event. As they take the man away, he yells for them to do their job. Fin replies, “Why don’t you shut up.” The man asks them to show them the basement, the man insists he saw the building plan on line and tells them to look through that door. Mr. Lee opens the door and it is a storage closet with cleaning supplies in it. Fin holds up a mop which has fallen and asks the man if this is his teenage sex slave, and examines the walls which are concrete block and there is no secret door. They get the man out of there.
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” Photos
Here are advance photos for Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” which will air on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9PM ET on NBC. The photos feature Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, Frank Deal as FBI Agent O'Connell, Naiya Ortiz as Marian, and James Waterston as Congressman Luke Bolton.
My recap and review of Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” can be found at this link.
Check out my blog home page for the latest Law & Order information, on All Things Law And Order.
Also, see my companion Law & Order site,These Are Their Stories.
My recap and review of Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” can be found at this link.
Photos by: Michael Parmelee 2017 NBCUniversal Media, LLC
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Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” Sneak Peeks
Here are preview clips from Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” which will air on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9PM ET on NBC. The videos feature Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, and James Waterston.
My recap and review of Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” can be found at this link.
Please note: these videos have a limited life and may be removed at any time, so catch them while you can!
SVU_18018Clip1_16x9 from Chris Zimmer on Vimeo.
SVU_18018Clip2_16x9 from Chris Zimmer on Vimeo.
SVU_18018Clip3_16x9 from Chris Zimmer on Vimeo.
Check out my blog home page for the latest Law & Order information, on All Things Law And Order.
Also, see my companion Law & Order site,These Are Their Stories.
My recap and review of Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” can be found at this link.
Please note: these videos have a limited life and may be removed at any time, so catch them while you can!
SVU_18018Clip1_16x9 from Chris Zimmer on Vimeo.
SVU_18018Clip2_16x9 from Chris Zimmer on Vimeo.
SVU_18018Clip3_16x9 from Chris Zimmer on Vimeo.
Check out my blog home page for the latest Law & Order information, on All Things Law And Order.
Also, see my companion Law & Order site,These Are Their Stories.
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Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” Promo
Here is the promo for Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” which will air on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9PM ET on NBC.
My recap and review of Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” can be found at this link.
Check out my blog home page for the latest Law & Order information, on All Things Law And Order.
Also, see my companion Law & Order site,These Are Their Stories.
My recap and review of Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” can be found at this link.
Check out my blog home page for the latest Law & Order information, on All Things Law And Order.
Also, see my companion Law & Order site,These Are Their Stories.
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Monday, April 10, 2017
Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” Episode Information
Here are the details for a new episode of Law & Order SVU, “Real Fake News.”
Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” Air Date May 3, 2017 (9 PM ET/8C Wednesday NBC)
A congressman (guest star James Waterston) falsely accused of soliciting underage girls asks SVU to debunk the rumor, but the investigation leads to a real sex trafficking ring. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Rollins (Kelli Giddish) become the targets of a salacious website. Also starring Ice T (Det. Odafin Tutuola) and Peter Scanavino (Det. Sonny Carisi). Also guest starring Patch Darragh (Ron Duca), Naiya Ortiz (Marian), Kevin Carolan (Ronald Fleming), Brian McCarthy (Malcolm Barnstable), Stephen Park (Eugene Lee) and Bronwyn Reed (Lucy Huston).
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My recap and review of Law & Order SVU “Real Fake News” can be found at this link.
Check out my blog home page for the latest Law & Order information, on All Things Law And Order.
Also, see my companion Law & Order site,These Are Their Stories.
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