Members of the radical deaf community are suspects in the murder of a doctor who provides cochlear implants. But the investigation proves troublesome when members refuse to cooperate because... Read allMembers of the radical deaf community are suspects in the murder of a doctor who provides cochlear implants. But the investigation proves troublesome when members refuse to cooperate because of their contempt for the hearing public.Members of the radical deaf community are suspects in the murder of a doctor who provides cochlear implants. But the investigation proves troublesome when members refuse to cooperate because of their contempt for the hearing public.
- Detective Ozzie Rivera
- (as Howard Overshown)
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- TriviaIn New York state, the following are considered forgery in the second degree, a class D felony, which can carry a prison sentence of 1-1/3 to 7 years: writing an illegitimate prescription with either a stolen prescription pad or a forged prescription pad; altering the dosage, drug strength, drug quantity, refill quantity, or dispense date of a legitimately written prescription: An alleged suspect will face an additional charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, also a class D felony if the following occurs: a forged prescription passes, the pharmacy fills it, the prescription was for a controlled substance. An alleged suspect could face a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony with a sentence of 3 to 5 years (with no prior record) and a maximum sentence of 25 years (with priors) for the following: the suspect intended to sell the controlled substance obtained with a forged prescription.
- GoofsDetective Eames is sitting at the police lounge with a coffee that she lifts up to her lips to take a sip from whilst talking to her Lieutenant. In the very next shot, the cup is no where to be seen.
- Quotes
Det. Peter Lyons: Look, Alexandra, most of what I do is outreach. I'm more comfortable interpreting for the community than interrogating it.
Alexandra Eames: You helped us at the rink.
Det. Peter Lyons: Well, there your partner was right. That's a public place. This is completely different.
Alexandra Eames: Shankly was out of line, but there is still a murderer out there targeting people who educate and care for the deaf. Are you comfortable with that?
That is proven for me in one of Season 6's best episodes "Silencer". It is also one of its bravest, with a bold topic that is extremely difficult to portray and write about with it being so complex psychologically, mentally, physically, ethically and philosophically. And also one that is not easy to explore in a layered and intricate way in a relatively short time frame. "Silencer" though does wonderfully in this aspect, and deserves credit for even daring to approach it and in the sensitive and remarkably layered way that it did.
"Silencer" is wonderful in every way. The production values are slick and have a subtle grit, with an intimacy to the photography without being too claustrophobic. The music isn't used too much and doesn't get too melodramatic. The direction has enough taut urgency when needed while giving the case breathing space. Cannot fault the regulars, Vincent D'Onofrio never put a foot wrong throughout his entire time on 'Criminal Intent' (even when Goren was more subdued to usual) and is excellent here. He and Kathryn Erbe, sassy and understated as ever, have typically great chemistry together.
Regarding the supporting cast, they are every bit as excellent and are perhaps even better as some of the most complex characters of Season 6 and perhaps even of the whole of 'Criminal Intent'. "Silencer" does incredibly well at showing their perspectives with no judgement. Alexandria Wailies in particular gives a performance that is both moving and courageous. "Silencer" contains some of 'Criminal Intent's' most multi-dimensional writing, providing real insight into the familial and cultural relationships between deaf and hearing people and addressing a number of questions and issue from an ethical and philosophical standpoint. All handled very sensitively.
Furthermore, the story is twisty, intelligent and full of emotional impact. Also with clever and never gimmicky use of sound. Its exploration of one of the season's and show's most complex and boldest topics is a lot deeper than a lot of 'Criminal Intent' episodes.
Brilliant episode overall. 10/10
- TheLittleSongbird
- Mar 16, 2021