Looking at the title for the episode, without having knowledge yet of the plot outline, one would understandably think that "Sonata for Solo Organ" was centered around classical music, sonata meaning instrument playing on its own or with piano accompaniment and organ meaning the powerful big instrument heard predominently in churches. It actually isn't, as one can see from the plot outline, with the organ in question being a kidney and the dilemmas that surround it in this case.
"Sonata for Solo Organ" was another great 'Law and Order' episode. Personally consider it one of the better Season 1 episodes, a season that went from strength to strength with a couple of minor bumps along the way with each episode. One that also boasts one of the season's most interesting stories with a moral dilemma that will spark a lot of debate, will provoke a lot of thought, will resonate emotionally with all watching but also will be quite controversial, as it is a difficult and quite brave issue that is being raised.
Maybe it could have gotten going a touch quicker, but that is quite easy to forgive when everything else is executed so brilliantly. As said, it raises an issue that is very much relevant now and always worthy of addressing, it's also a very sensitive subject. It does a great job with it, handling it thoughtfully and sensitively though also with force and lack of shying away. In a way where one can see both sides of the argument without being biased, it is a case that many will find themselves connecting with it emotionally, even those who have not been through it.
On the most part "Sonata for Solo Organ" moves along at a tight pace, especially when the moral dilemmas are introduced. The dialogue doesn't hold back while still being tactful. The tautness and edge are still here, and one completely sees where Stone is coming from. Have always found myself watching this episode being on his side here actually, especially when the perpetrator shows their true colours after spending much of the episode understanding somewhat his point of view.
The acting is on point, with great performances here from Michael Moriarty and Fritz Weaver. The production values and music are fine.
In conclusion, great, no excellent even and have a lot of respect for it. 9/10
"Sonata for Solo Organ" was another great 'Law and Order' episode. Personally consider it one of the better Season 1 episodes, a season that went from strength to strength with a couple of minor bumps along the way with each episode. One that also boasts one of the season's most interesting stories with a moral dilemma that will spark a lot of debate, will provoke a lot of thought, will resonate emotionally with all watching but also will be quite controversial, as it is a difficult and quite brave issue that is being raised.
Maybe it could have gotten going a touch quicker, but that is quite easy to forgive when everything else is executed so brilliantly. As said, it raises an issue that is very much relevant now and always worthy of addressing, it's also a very sensitive subject. It does a great job with it, handling it thoughtfully and sensitively though also with force and lack of shying away. In a way where one can see both sides of the argument without being biased, it is a case that many will find themselves connecting with it emotionally, even those who have not been through it.
On the most part "Sonata for Solo Organ" moves along at a tight pace, especially when the moral dilemmas are introduced. The dialogue doesn't hold back while still being tactful. The tautness and edge are still here, and one completely sees where Stone is coming from. Have always found myself watching this episode being on his side here actually, especially when the perpetrator shows their true colours after spending much of the episode understanding somewhat his point of view.
The acting is on point, with great performances here from Michael Moriarty and Fritz Weaver. The production values and music are fine.
In conclusion, great, no excellent even and have a lot of respect for it. 9/10
