Criminal Intent
Okay, I'll admit I wasn't inclined to like seeing Chris Noth on LOCI just because his presence is a reminder that Vincent will be leaving the series. But I found last night's episode very watchable. Logan and Goren are so different in their approaches and temperaments--their interaction was intriguing. Logan's hard-bitten persona seems to bring out the empathic depth of Goren's sensitivities. The scene in the prison corridor was just great, with Logan standing there like a wolf ready to lunge and Goren desperately reaching out, trying to find a connection to each of the subordinate guards, using his knowledge of their vulnerabilities to turn them toward the good.
My impression is that Wolf et al are bringing Noth in to replace Vincent once his commitment to the series is over. Unless something changes dramatically during Season Five, I feel Vincent will bow out and return to films. So Wolf would either have to end the series on that note, or continue it with another lead, and it seems he has chosen option two. LOCI will be very different with Mike Logan heading the investigations, but if last night was any indicator, Season Five may be worth watching, if only to see Goren and Logan working together.
Perhaps they should have brought in a strong character to balance and play off Goren earlier rather than relying on Goren to carry the dramatic load alone. Who can say? Goren (and Vincent) carried the weight of making the series the success it is. It still is essentially a one-man show. But I felt that in some way Mike Logan's presence made Goren's character stronger and stranger.An intriguing episode, to be sure.
My impression is that Wolf et al are bringing Noth in to replace Vincent once his commitment to the series is over. Unless something changes dramatically during Season Five, I feel Vincent will bow out and return to films. So Wolf would either have to end the series on that note, or continue it with another lead, and it seems he has chosen option two. LOCI will be very different with Mike Logan heading the investigations, but if last night was any indicator, Season Five may be worth watching, if only to see Goren and Logan working together.
Perhaps they should have brought in a strong character to balance and play off Goren earlier rather than relying on Goren to carry the dramatic load alone. Who can say? Goren (and Vincent) carried the weight of making the series the success it is. It still is essentially a one-man show. But I felt that in some way Mike Logan's presence made Goren's character stronger and stranger.An intriguing episode, to be sure.
