Cold Case

Which I don't really. Passable if there's nothing else on sometimes. Kathryn Morris makes it worth watching, however in some episodes with lots of backstory she has a small role, and those get agonizingly tedious. Still, it's better than CSI.



Which I don't really. Passable if there's nothing else on sometimes. Kathryn Morris makes it worth watching, however in some episodes with lots of backstory she has a small role, and those get agonizingly tedious. Still, it's better than CSI.



Which I don't really. Passable if there's nothing else on sometimes. Kathryn Morris makes it worth watching, however in some episodes with lots of backstory she has a small role, and those get agonizingly tedious. Still, it's better than CSI.

Cold Case, in the early seasons had so many tearjerking, wonderful episodes. Standouts would include The Sleepover, Maternal Instinct, Daniela and Mindhunters - all of season 1 was excellent. But somewhere during season 3, I can't quite pinpoint what episode was the shark jumper, the show just lost it's magic. The stories weren't quite as heartbreaking or unique and there were plotholes galore. For example, Lilly isn't particularly intimidating nor are her interrogation tactics yet she always manages to get the suspects to confess, even after years of keeping the murder a secret. The least the writers could do is get Lilly to find new evidence in the case. I remember an episode where a case was closed yet Lilly was still pursuing it. You legally do not have a confession or have grounds to pursue a confession nor can you hold someone in jail if a person when questioned requests a lawyer and says they're not talking. It is a civil rights violation against the law, everyone who knows anything about the law knows that. And Scotty psychologically torturing the killer who obviously was mentally ill in the episode Thrill Kill, was illegal and could have got him suspended, or at the very least the confession thrown out.



On the positive side, the filming styles and use of music is extremely effective and captures the essence of the time period. Some of the stories are especially touching and really show you what life was like in the time period the show is portraying. I also like the way the show is more story-oriented, focusing on how it all happened and the victim's relationships with other people rather than relying completely on using science and legal practices, but like I mentioned earlier some stuff is just too stupid to ignore. You see the victim as a real person with emotions rather than just a dead body - that's the problem with a lot of crime shows such as CSI. They just portray the victim as a specimen, a dead body rather than an actual human being. Another positive point is how the show at least gives you some background on the main characters and their relationships, although I do find Lilly extremely dull and couldn't care less about her romantic relations. And Scotty, he's just too angry and hot-tempered. In all, a show which should spend more time on legal research rather than good storylines on the victims. It's going downhill fast and losing it's spark.

Cold Case has interesting storyline that keep the viewer interested until the end. Each episode starts with a closed case that is opened once new evidence or witness comes forward. The show offers a diverse cast with guest stars. All the actors are believable in their roles with no one person standing out but working as a team to make this an interesting show. The only criticism is the soundtrack that is over done at times. Music is important to make people but their choices can be awkward and over wrought with emotions, which seem false. The opening by E.S. Posthumus is nice but is not original since several other television shows and films use it.

All the flashbacks in this episode are really well done and are the only reason I can stand this show. The crimes in this story are often really intriguing and show off the different time periods in America. The incorporation of music is also really clever and gives a showcase to many different artists. They actors they pick to display the crimes both past and present are really amazing.

But the characters on this show are so annoying that it is hard to watch. Lily is the worst character on television and she is so self-loathing and unrealistic that I cannot stand her. She makes me angry that I watch the show. The whole thing with her sister and the other detective was stupid as well. The new black woman character was also unnecessary and her 'street cred' or whatever was so forced that it was painful to watch.

The final straw for this show is how everyone confesses, there is no evidence and the circumstantial evidence couldn't hold up in the most corrupt court from 1950's in the whole world. If I have to watch one more cold blooded killer confess to the the threating Lily who is a blond woman who weighs like 110 pounds and looks like she could be beaten by a child with a yellow belt in karate. I like a strong woman as much as the next person, but she is so forced and if she was interrogating me I'd tell her to shove it and ask for my lawyer.

It's a shame it is a good show but would be so much better if it was really all filmed in Philadelphia. I guess they thought they could get away with it by showing a clip of city hall and Market st every once in a while. My girlfriend watches all the time and it's just not in Philly I can't get into it. I stay trying to figure out if maybe they are just using other parts of Philly but no, nope , nothing.They make it seem like Philly is like some ritzy nice clean city. Wrong anyone who watches the news knows that is the exact opposite of Philly. The homicide rate is highest in the East coast ( i think if not it is damn close). And Temple is right next to "the bad lands" area AKA Iraqadelphia, Kensington is littered with drugs and prostitution, and I hear these names thrown around in the show but never see anything but clean streets a nice buildings

I cannot understand why this show is still on the air. It is *very* repetitive and totally unrealistic. The team solves old crimes not based on new forensic evidence and/or advances in technology that would allow for breakthroughs, but simply by re-interviewing the original suspects/witnesses. They always get the guilty party to confess and that's how they solve the crimes. Not to mention that *all* witnesses have amazing memories when it comes to recalling incidents, places and names of people that were relevant 40, 50, 60 years ago. I am actually watching it when nothing else is on, waiting for that one case they won't be able to solve. And the acting leaves a lot to be desired!!

ok... I don't know how without a trace got cut and not this. Without a trace was better ranked, but after that is being said.



This show is an ok watch. I mean some of the eppisodes are head scratcers as far as how the hell they stayed cold for so long. Others are just not believeable at all. I find it a little lacking in character development of the team.



I liked it a lot better when I first started watching the show, but now, not as much. It is only fair in the scale of things to watch. I think the best episode as far as I am concerned is the first eppisode of the fifth season.



Show ranks a C on my scale

Now I'll admit I have been entertained by at least one episode or two, the acting is decent, the concept is kind of intriguing but flawed.



The basic premise of the show is that the team solves cold cases, which are essentially unsolved crimes.



Now the bad things: 1) The investigators never seem to gain any real incriminating evidence against their suspects. its mostly just witness testimony.



2) The people in this show all seem to have an INCREDIBLE memory - I put it to you like this, can you remember what you did yesterday in that level of detail? What about the day before, or a year ago? I can't. Nobody remembers this well, its unrealistic.



3) The Obligatory Confession - so they find out who did it at the end, its sam age 85 and he killed some guy 65 years ago. They corner him and he finally breaks and confesses to it all, what I want to know is what would happen if he didn't confess?



I seriously don't think the evidence that the cold case team have can stand up in court, their evidence is in a word: Laughable.



This really goes back to point 1, but its true, if the criminal didn't confess, they would not be able to prosecute him, its as simple as that.



But thats not the worst of it, real criminals don't behave this way, so at the end of the day I just wonder what the point is of punishing people for things they did a lifetime ago.



The story would be far more compelling if the team gathered more physical evidence, they basically rely on witness testimony, and that is not reliable enough. The only reason they are successful is because they get them to confess. This show is unintelligent.

Cold Case was one of the first show I ever watched. It's a "cop show" so it has a format according to it. But even if the direction was repetitive, I always thought the case were interesting and had a certain depth. Beside the case, we followed the diverse point of view and life of Lily Rush, Scott and all the other detectives. They all had their own scars, and so their own important case and I felt like I wanted to learn more about them. It is something that I would have liked: to know more about them. It's a show that I will miss.

i loved this story it was very moving,our young victim sam apparently commited suicide,but it is revieled at the end of the episode it was mor eof a relese killing so to speak, she was a boy trapped in a girls body who was forced into a mental hosptil so she would act more like a girl,now it says at the beginning of the ep that it is not based on any real life people,but it is very hard to ignore the fact that this episode mirrors certian elements of tenna brandon/brandon teena's life,she was a girl who dressed and acted like a boy and was murdered for this when her girlfriend brother found out,but unlike in her unfortunate life in this episode of cold case sam was just teased by kids at school for looking and dressing like a boy,and when she was nearly raped,it was sam who was punished by having her father take her to a mental institution to have her -reprogramed to act more lady like,and when she did not behave she was given ect,in the end the only real friend she had kept a promise to never let anyoen chaneg them by going to the hospital and setting her free.

i have just found my new favourite police show. we are getting to see this show from the beginging. this show has a great cast and great story lines. what i love about this show is that the cold case sqaud will open a cold case and go back and solve it. which helps the love ones of the murder or missing victims to grive in peace. i loved the way when they solve the crimes they will look over and see the victims look at the cops. its like they are saying thank you for finding my murderer. and then they will play a great range of song which is very fitting for this show.the ending of the show is the best when the music plays and the ghosts of the dead come back to say thank you..

it feels like a family, helping the lost but not forgotten find peace for the living and the dead, when they show the flash backs it completes the story and how arive to the end of the story it is just as exilerating it make me feel good in side, as almost i am there feeling there emotions and the happiness that they are, its to bad that it is only a show but a very great show that should stay on for many years! even my brothers eleven year old son love this show!dont make a mistake leave it on!!!!

I love this episode. The farter back an episode goes the better. I really like the shows that date back to the 30's or 40's. I really liked the female pilots especially the firecracker, viviane. I didn't like the character Daniel Baldwin played he was mean to Lily. I did wonder where Tracie Thomas was in this episode. I missed her. I love cold case this is my favorite show of all time. When i can't be home to watch it I tape it. I also watch it during the day on TNT. I am going to be sure and search the WASP (lady pilots) this is very interesting because i didn't know about them. I hope they do a story soon featuring more of Lilie's dad and her new found half brother.

Real good and unique show giving those who like police procedural's what they want and tapping the emotional centers we all have. The shows basis being bringing justice to those who have been denied it so long was a very compelling and effective tool. The classic music to match the time of the crime was also effective. Giving us great background to the most often compelling cases we were presented with. Kathryn Morris was great as Lily Rush a compelling character in her own right. Despite ridiculous criticisms of her hair her Philly girl turned detective was brilliant. Her character had a host of personal problems and so did the supporting cast which led to 7 season of great episodes. Watching the detectives win in life, love, and profession was as satisfying as the victims getting justice. Even though I would've loved more of the show I'm satisfied with it's conclusion and think they wrapped up some lose ends and gave enough closure to us.

The first episode I saw of "Cold Case" was the episode "Love Conquers Al." I became a fan immediately and stayed a fan for the show's entire seven year run. There are a number of elements that make a show worth watching. Some of which are good acting and well wriiten scripts. There was no shortage of that on "Cold Case." Each episode did a good job of keeping the viewer interested up until the end with its well written storylines. In later seasons the show focused more on the personal lives of the characters which I did not like.

I think not! It's a great show and the cast doees a great job. CBS would be stupid to get rid of this show. It's the best show still on TV now a days! It's better than them "everyone can tell it's so unrealistic" CSI shows. The episodes are always good. They should just move it to another night. I love football [ Philadelphia Eagles :) ] but sports are making the ratings slow. I know you would never get rid of sports, I wouldn't either, but you should move Cold Case to another night next season. Cold Case

I have one word for this show, AMAZING! It's the only show I watch on TV these days, everything else is too unrealistic and full of crappy drama that bores me. But Cold Case actually draws me in. The cases are dramatic and very heartfelt, something that I love to see in a show.

Lilly and Scotty...what can I say? They just make the show. Another reason why I watch, to see them finally get together! The sexual tention and the flirtacious moments are such a thrill to watch.

With the show possiblely ending this season, I would just like to say how much I've enjoyed it over the years! I really do hope they end it with Lilly and Scotty together, and give us fans what we want!

Why "Cold Case" deserves to be watched? Well, let's start saying that the storylines are very interesting, of course some better than the others but I can afirm that I have only seen a boring episode on this show.



The cast is very good and I have to complain about Kathryn Morris not being nominated for any award because of her portrait of Lilly. Another important thing is the technique used on the show with the use of the colours and the transitions. And at last, but not least, the very well selected music (the guilty of why the series is not on DVD yet). Good stories, good characters and actors, amazing music and a wonderful technique, this is what "Cold Case" offers to the viewer. A very good show to watch, don't miss it.

This is one of the greatest detective shows of all time. The premise is simple enough: detectives at a fictional Philadelphia Police Station reinvestigate cases that have never been solved. Some of these cases date back pre-1960s, but most occur sometime post-1960s and later. The character that really steals the show is Kathryn Morris as Lilly Rush, the lead detective and until mid-season 3 the only female detective. Kathryn is a beautiful and truely underrated actress. However, what bugs me is:

a. how can those involved in the case possibly remember stuff from 30, 40, 50 or even 10 years ago?

b. half the stuff the team "learns" during the reinvestigation should have been brought up in the first place!

c. lack of forensic work (in real life forensics solves most if not all cases, not interviews)

d. the odds of finding a missing person or serial killer in a matter of days/weeks is very low Other than these four points "Cold Case" is a truely great show!

Cold Case, is my favorite show, love the cases. Me and my mom always try to guess the killer, it's like puzzle and the music is totally awesome! If you're not a fan you should def check it out on CBS sundays @ 9. I just started watching it this past season and i fell in love with it. The cast is phenominal! I think it's way more realistic than alot of other shows. Even the humor is great and i hope the show gets a few more seasons in before they let it go. It's just an all around great show!

I'm throwing in my two cents after hearing whispers that "Cold Case" is in danger of cancellation. Not because it's suffering with low ratings, but because CBS wants to cut costs. Well, there are a whole bunch of ways to do that without removing one of the bright spots in their amazing lineup (like FINALLY ending the yawners "Survivor-East Bunghole" and "Amazing Race".... but I digress!). I understand that there's a reason Baskin-Robbins makes 31 flavors, but everyone has a favorite. And "Cold Case" is one of my go-to choices, like "CSI" & "CSI-New York" from CBS. The writing is taut, the characters an interesting mix, from the beautiful but damaged Lily Rush (Kathryn Morris) & her partner, Scottie Valens (Danny Pino), to the underappreciated supporting crew like the stern but supportive Lt. Stillman (under-utilized John Finn), old vet Will Jeffries (Thom Barry) and the hysterical antics of Detective Nick Vera (the talented Jeremy Ratchford). And the whole thing is enhanced by the terrific backdrop of Philadelphia - an amazing city of history and grit that is such a tremendous departure from the standard, boring choices most shows stick to, like New York & LA.



In a landscape where so much is available between cable and network fare, this show stands out as different, engaging (using terrific music backgrounds to augment the story), and intelligent. One can only hope that if CBS makes the wrong decision and decides to let it go, that another network is smart enough to bring it home. They won't be sorry, and legions of fans like myself will find another week of emotional storytelling that quite often brings tears and sobs. It's quite the show that can do that, and in a way that makes you want to come back for more! Long live "Cold Case"!

Alright, first things first: I'm a kid in your eyes. I don't know anything about good TV, right? Yeah, I get that a lot. But I must say Cold Case is quite the show. Whoever thought of the idea, to reopen the cases of the forgotten dead? What is it like, to stand in a room that seemingly goes on forever, all lined with shelves upon shelves of documents, giving unheard voice to the accumulating mass of forgotten dead? Everyone is shut into a box, only given a box by their city, Philly, to remember them by. Careless detectives smush your case to fit perfectly in that manufactured box, and careful ones only work on it for so long. Then someone else is murdered, someone else with a different killer is called to their attention, they are forced to forget about you. All this registered in a second upon entering the room in Cold Case with all the square boxes lining shelves. But worst of all, there is nothing personal about you there, nothing but your name and a serial number. No matter how kind or sweet or smart or talented you were, no matter how much everyone loved you, you are nothing in the eyes of the government. Nothing. I enjoy, in Cold Case, how Lilly seems sensitive to that. I like the way she interviews, understanding everything, and how she relates to nearly every case she works on. She works hard to assure that those forgotten dead aren't forgotten. Guided gently by Lt. John Stillman, helped along by Nick Vera, Will Jeffries, Kat Miller, and (of course) her faithful partner Scotty Valens, Lilly investigates the 'cold cases' in a fast-paced, entertaining way that makes you bite your nails, wondering what's coming next. This show is truly superb and I admire it greatly. I especially recommend (in order starting with the best, but don't watch in this order):

1) Saving Sammy

2) Rampage

3) Fireflies

4) 8:03 a.m.

5) The Woods

6) Mind Hunters

7) Saving Patrick Bubley

8) It Takes a Village

9) Sabotage

10) Detention (a.k.a. All Apologies)

11) Joseph

12) Shuffle, Ball Change

13) Static (a.k.a. Scarlet Rose)

14) Andy in C Minor

15) The Road

Thanks for sticking with my review all the way through. I know I can go on and on a bit. :)

Nesse episódio temos um very cold case: 50 anos atrás. Tão cold que as cenas da época são apresentadas em preto e branco, coisa que eu não gosto - não estou surpreso porque esta não é a primeira vez…



A investigação trata mais uma vez de um caso sobre negros. Não sei porque mas eu gosto de quando é abordado este assunto na série. São sempre um dos casos mais interessantes, não que eu tenha ficado emocionado mas faz a gente refletir um pouco de como um black man or black woman viviam naquela época e como as coisa hoje em dia são tão (ou nem tão) diferentes. Não foi nada como o episódio 03 desta temporada,"Wednesday's Woman", mas eu curti bastante.



Will ainda esta se recuperado do tiro que levou e Nick começa a se interessar por uma nova casa, aliás, o caso o leva a isso…

Such an amazing show that Jerry Bruckheimer could put together. The way they couple the music with the story line. I have never walked away from this show without a tear in my eye..almost as if I lost the person in the show. Like everything in life...there will be alot of petty small minded, weak willed, obtuse, ignorant people who will have ill to speak of this show. I will personally will always watch this show and will always speak of it in the highest light! Please if you have any ounce of appreciation for good shows watch the show cold case!

Since I started watching this show a few months ago, I have been hooked. While this show is serious, you did see humour in it which makes it just have everything. Great, interesting cases, a bit of humour between the characters, gripping, intense and compelling. I love trying to work out who did it. I have never been right but its fun trying to guess. Cold Case has become my favourite show. Forget Desperate Housewives, One Tree Hill, Skins and Gossip Girl, Cold Case is an amazing TV show. If you haven't started watching, tune in NOW. Love it! 10/10 easily. Fantastic stuff here!

This is the first episode I ever saw of "Cold Case." It was the Velvet Underground & Nico track, "I'll be Your Mirror," that sucked me in. What can I say? It's pure Jerry Bruckheimer, polished, contrived, unbelievable, over-the-top, entertaining nonsense. I suppose it's that fifth adjective that matters the most. Because it sure was entertaining. But I really hope no one out there believes this is any closer to reality than "Smallville." I mention that particular series because the protagonist of this episode, with his gleaming blue eyes, all-American values, and striking square-jawed good looks, might as well be Superman. After all, he defends women, children and (as I have inferred) the American Way.



Funny that the director would pair his untarnished perfect demeanor with Lou Reed. Either an uncanny irony or just an overlook by the producer/director. I think the latter, since the same production team makes 1967 look as if it was 1950. 1967 was a turbulent and terrifying year of social unrest and turmoil. Yet the depiction of middle America in this episode is completely antiseptic (and paired with Velvet Underground / Lou Reed).



Again, I found it entertaining, yet it had the depth and calculation of a weak comic book. Only in a poor work of fiction do things play out in such an elaborate, sterile fashion. A plot worked from the end to the beginning-- narratively and otherwise.



Does ANYONE believe this crap? I hope not. But then again, I just don't think we are supposed to (just like we aren't meant to think Lou Reed was pop mainstream).



PS--- how could this be a "9?" It's well produced and the actors and actresses were all beautiful (except for the one fat-ugly tarnished "son" character brought in near the end of the episode). But 9/10?!? 6...

Cold Case is a very good show for mystery. It is unique because it details crimes that have happened in the past, and have been reopened after they were closed cases. I really think that if they had a better prime time slot, the show would have even more viewers. The writing of the show is good and the acting is decent. I think that when you have really good crimes, it makes for a compelling story. I have no favorite actor or actresses. None really stands out, but I have to say that they are good together. This is a good show to watch when you are in need of a good mystery. Thank you.

This is one of my favorite shows and I watch every Sunday. Too bad its on too late at night for me to catch the re-runs on TNT. The shows are so deep, profound, sentimental, dark, and moving all at once. I have cried more than once after watching and like a good book it sticks with you long after experiencing!



I even got my husband to watch and he cant stand anything that is not reality based. I love how the songs match the year and give it a nostalgic feel. The flashbacks are amazing and really make the show. I love Lilly Rush's Character and am waiting for the day that her and Valens get together... You know they hare hot for each other!

this is a great show

i watched all the episodes...

but, i cant understand why dont they put a final when the murder doesnt confes and they got him because of evidence

c'on!! one time, the guy can confes... 2, maybe 3

but 22 times for season is too much!!!

does someone think like i do?

does anyone knows why is this? i guess it will keep being like that, but well.. thats just my opinion :P



i think that the storys re very good, they just need a better ending.

besides that i have to say that is a great show and i watched every week

Cold Case is by far my favorite show on television. I have never been so obsessed with watching repeats of a show in my life. Each episode is formatted basically the same, but the stories are so different all the time. I love the wide range of music anywhere from the 1950's up until present time music of all styles depending on the time of the murder and the victim involved. So many of the scenes are touching and/or heart breaking. I love all of the emotions built into each episode. This show is still great for people just getting started because the main characters have some plot lines that pop up here and there in episodes, but not so much that you'll get lost if you missed a season or two at a time. It also helps that the two main characters are fabulous. Det Rush is gorgeous and Det Valens is my favorite man on TV.