Nichols and Eames continue their efforts to bring Captain Ross's killer to justice without the help of Goren, whose reckless actions threaten to get him fired from Major Cases.Nichols and Eames continue their efforts to bring Captain Ross's killer to justice without the help of Goren, whose reckless actions threaten to get him fired from Major Cases.Nichols and Eames continue their efforts to bring Captain Ross's killer to justice without the help of Goren, whose reckless actions threaten to get him fired from Major Cases.
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- TriviaFirst appearance from Saffron Burrows, who joins the Major Case squad, partnering with detective Nichols. Burrows plays detective Serena Stevens, from Chicago, the "last hire" of Captain Ross.
- GoofsWhen Serena arrives, she says she was Captain Ross' last hire and came from Chicago. The NYPD does not confer hiring authority on Captains, and sworn officers hired are placed into patrol to start, not the detective bureau.
- Quotes
Detective Alexandra Eames: You think he's the money trail?
Detective Robert Goren: I am going to try and find out.
Detective Alexandra Eames: I really feel I should try to talk you out of this.
Detective Robert Goren: But that's always been a wasted effort.
Detective Alexandra Eames: Yeah,
[pause]
Detective Alexandra Eames: right.
- SoundtracksAmazing Grace
(uncredited)
Performed by police bagpipers
Played in opening scene, at a funeral
If one loved the first part of "Loyalty", expectations of course would be high for Part 2. While not quite as great as Part 1, which was a little more emotionally investable (ie. The reactions to the big tragedy that shakes the team), "Loyalty: Part 2" is absolutely excellent still, one of the best episodes of Season 9, and its best components are outstandingly done. It is not quite as fantastic as the best of Seasons 1-4, the period when 'Criminal Intent' was in its prime to me, but "Loyalty: Part 2" showed that the show was still worth watching despite being a lot less consistent in later seasons.
Production values are still slick and suitably gritty (without being too heavy in it). The music is not too melodramatic and is not used too much, even not being too manipulative in revelations. The direction lets the drama breathe while making sure that the tension and emotion never slipped.
There are great performances across the board, especially Vincent D'Onofrio. Goren and Eames are as ever on top form and work together like a fine wine and cheese. Was intrigued but also worried as to whether Nichols would gel or whether he would jar, with such a different demeanour. He actually gels very well and his skills are also put to good use and that his quirkiness has been toned down is appreciated.
Story engrosses from the get go and sets up what is to come next and the season more than promisingly. The script is tight and thoughtful, with little rambling. All the characters are well written, especially Goren without dominating too much.
Excellent episode overall. 9/10.
- TheLittleSongbird
- Aug 10, 2021
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- Runtime42 minutes
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- 16:9 HD