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As a fan of this franchise for decades, I had to come back to this episode 20+ years later.

Criminal Intent , SVU etc. I am exceptionally endeared to the production and interpretations offered by the creations of Dick Wolf.

Thespians, actors, storyline , plot and character development All of it!! The concept/trope/idea/conceptualization of "pulled straight from the headlines" certainly applies here , henceforth, my review title , IYKYK (if you know you know) . Kerry Washington and Idris Elba I think as young actors/ thespianship was a delight watching them develop their craft as often is the case when revisiting Law and Order, seeing actors strike out in the beginnings of their careers.

I first saw the movie in 1993. My son had recently been diagnosed with Autism. What we now know as Autistism Spectrum Disorder. In 1993 he was 4 years old . DiCaprio's portrayal captivated me then and now. I use his depiction or portrayal of the character as a way of helping people to understand my son. He is 35 now . The entire cast was superb. The angst uncertainty love and caring by the actors to dig deep into their roles was amazing. They captured the essence of what each character internalized and presented it to the audience . Depp, Lewis and the mother ( Cates). Accessed The beauty pain sorrows of what is life and love.

As for me ... "I didn't know what I needed until I needed it" lol!

I plan to go back watch again just to see what the critics are seeing. Maybe my excitement and anticipation "blinndsided" me. Katt's comedic timing, perspectives on social and cultural issues were all delivered with his unusual talent for thought provoking " ness". Of course we all meet "funniness" from where we are, and I was delighted . He was witty vivacious and intelligent. But then again I looooove to laugh gregariously!! At first I was going to mention my top 5 comedians/comediannes which turned into top 10 which turned into top 20 and Katt was in all of them lol!