Ever since YouTube posted the climactic scene from this recent episode of 'SVU,' people, including myself, have been writing and commenting like it is nobody's business. I am not going to repeat myself, except to say it culminates in a wave of social class resentment, and incest.
But. A lot of things about this episode have been tried before, in other episodes.
For example.
The final shot on Haley's face, (excellent job by Mallory Bechtel) revealing her sociopathy, is a redo of Lilli Reinhart, as Courtney Lane, at the end of "Lost Traveler."
The shame of having a father being blue collar was rendered in both "Dominance," (with Frank Langella) back in 2003, and in "Pride And Joy," (featuring a young Lauren Ambrose) back in 1993. Both men in these episodes were apartment building superintendents.
Incest figured, too, in "Dominance," as Billy, played by Jason Ritter, was in an incestuous relationship with his brother, Charlie.
I could not help noticing all these similarities, having watched and commented on YouTube numerous times.
Poor Chris Sadler. His wife and daughter deserve every rotten thing they get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And keep an eye of Wendy Hoopes, as Anna! Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unfortunately, I cannot post the scene. But watch it on YouTube, for some brilliant acting by all.
There is nothing wrong with reworking episodes, unless it is done effectively. This one is a rare example of being effective. There has not been one of this dramatic caliber, lately.
No wonder chicks are talking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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