Elvia Kerlick

The original L & O was a classic, one of the best series in TV history. The reboot is garbage, with Sam Waterson making appearances. Part of the problem may be its early time slot; bloody crimes, M.E. reports, all of that are out. Complex moral issues are as well; all of the episodes feel preachy and unconvincing. The writing is just terrible. Even Waterson sounds bad repeating pat phrases while he urges on his subordinates - like an octogenarian cheerleader. All the supporting actors are non-entities. Anthony Anderson was on the last seasons of the original L&O, but he was a singles hitter in a powerful lineup. Now, there's no one. Even the guest stars playing the nefarious defense attorneys stink. Don't watch the reboot. Just remember L&O's glory days.