This episode shows the strategies both sides would follow and it is a "8.5"
Shapiro gathers around a team of higher players, and it includes a "black" councillor called Johnnie Cochran who always stand up to racists, and a sharp mind called Alan Dershowitz, and a DNA expert called Barry Scheck, and a gold- digger detective called Pat McKenna who, with the guidance of the DNA guy, will invalidate the DNA evidences based on a "gift" of finding out that the evidence collector LAPD officer has racist tendencies which could make the blood and every other lead void against O.J. during trials.
Well, Shapiro team is not about justice. To Shapiro, "winning" is of selfish reasons, if we call a wrongful release "winning"... Maybe he is innocent, maybe not. But Shapiro won't mind the difference.
On the other hand, Ms. Clark seems to block her emotions when it comes "justice". And she brings in Mr. Christopher Darden so that she could unload herself a little and see things through a different / "respected" angle. However, she is determined that O.J. is guilty which is awkward too.
There is a saying in the Ottoman Code of Civil Law which served the society in the spirit of Turkish Law for centuries:
"Berâet-i zimmet asıldır."
Interpretation: "For the accused, innocence comes before blameworthiness; and he is innocent until proved guilty".
This means, Ms. Clark could be wrong after all and don't mind her a bit "cockiness".
The sifting between scenes are better than the second episode but it needs to be even better. Overall acting by the actors are quite good.
Especially Mr. David Schwimmer is so much in the game while Mr. Jon Travolta seems to have decided to take part from this episode on. I enjoy your rise, Mr. Travolta!..
Ms. Sarah Paulson is nearly perfect!.. Wow!.. (Smoking may seem cool on her, but hey, it is harmful. Hey!..)
Mr. Cuba Gooding Jr. keeps up his golden work. Good!
Side characters seem as they are just decoration to the show. The real deal will be the trial... Wait for it, ladies and gentlemen!.. Amen.
"And Allah presents an example of two men, one of them dumb and unable to do a thing, while he is a burden to his guardian. Wherever he despatches him, he brings no good. Is he equal to him who bids to justice, and is on a straight path?" says the Gracious Koran (16:76) on the matter. Lo!..
2 out of 5 found this helpful.
Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink