Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Endgame

Season 6, Episode 21, Aired 5/14/07

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Goren and Eames find a scrapbook belonging to a serial killer on death row that suggests he may have had more victims than previously known.

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Vincent D'Onofrio

Det. Robert Goren
Kathryn Erbe

Det. Alexandra Eames
Eric Bogosian

Capt. Danny Ross

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speechless with admiration for this cast and writing?directorial? staff. thank you for such terrific, moving theater!

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By deliane, Sep 08, 2011 Report Abuse

.. extraordinary acting and writing. one completely forgets this is television-- D'Onofrio and Scheider wow: that blood-curdling moment when 'Brady' wheedles/threatens/taunts Bobby with "you have it in you..". and D'Onofrio with Moreno, amazing: the heart-wrenching scene between Bobby and his mother when she vacillates- wildly- between a whispered "I'm sorry" and then hitting at him with her tiny, fragile, flailing, dying hands-- this episode will tear you apart. the love in D'Onofrio's eyes as he interacts with his 'mother', alone, are worth a standing ovation. even while learning (potentially) what may be the single most traumatic, horrific 'truth' of his life, 'Bobby' shows only gentleness, compassion and love for his mother. what a performance! Bravo--- ! p.s. and I like the Beckett-ian title (-:
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VDO does it again, and makes me want to reach into my TV and give Bobby a hug! Man what an episode!

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By BrightBlue, Jul 04, 2010 Report Abuse

The reason this episode is perfect goes beyond the loss of Mrs. Goren, but the emotion in Bobby's eyes - so many actors can look sad, but I think VDO was sad. Everything about Endgame was note perfect, Roy Scheider, Eames, even Ross, whom I just don't like. And Bobby's brother being more interested in the money instead of his mother's well-being. Made me tear up for the whole family. How about the way he sat in the dark room all defeated and alone? Sob! And moreover the idea that he is going to have to come to some personal conclusion to this storyline next season, is it here yet?
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One of the most intense episodes ever!!

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By house_freak13, Jul 04, 2010 Report Abuse

WOW. This was incredibly intense. MFB(Mark Ford Brady), a crazy serial killer who is on death row might be the father of Bobby! My Favorite part was when Bobby and Eames were driving:

Bobby:(on his cell) Ma, she's not my girlfriend!
Frances Goren: I want to meet her! (she hangs up)
Bobby:(to Eames)Umm... My brother has been saying things about you to my mom. She thinks your my girlfriend and she wants to meet you.

That part was incredibly funny! Definatly heart breaking though, with Frances Goren dying, poor Bobby all torn up with the death of his mother... I just wanted to reach in and give him a HUGE hug!!!moreless

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What a story arch!!!!!

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By Fitzycent, Apr 28, 2008 Report Abuse

This is by far the best episode of this show so far!

What a storyline, It starts with Goren's mom and some guy moving to Death row. Then it jumps to Goren getting a tip from a former conviction. Mark Ford Brady leads the detectives around by the nose. Giving them little details here and there.

Then it jumps off! More details come forward and he leads them around to the BIG REVEAL! Goren finds a picture of his mother and The serial killer might be his father!

Plus we got to see the wierd serial killing pattern guy (the one from Perfect Strangers) again. Guess Goren keeps in contact with all the whack-jobs?

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It seems that Bobby's family is like all others - secrets, past hurts, sibling rivalries, parents who make mistakes, the never-ending search for one's identity, love vs. hate etc. Thought-provoking, gut-wrenching episode! (Spoilers in review.)moreless

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By Gratz11, Oct 08, 2007 Report Abuse

Many of the fans of CI feel that VDO is the most talented actor on tv today. His highly emotional scenes are truly evidence of his creative genius! I too wish the Emmy organization would honor him with at least a nomination! What more does the man have to do? The episode is fabulous! ( Certainly the re-appearance of the character "Wally" by Mark-Linn Baker was a nice touch!) Just another splendid example of how the fine acting tells us even more than the actual dialogue! The interaction between Tony Goldwyn and VDO played out all the pain of 2 brothers witnessing the death of their mom - each reacting in their own way! (Bobby of course being the most affected.)
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- Goren's brother is three years older than he is. Edit
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- Mark Linn-Baker reprises his role as Wally Stevens in this episode, an insurance fraud investigator who was the mastermind behind the killings in "Probability". Edit
- Special billing was given to Tony Goldwyn (with) and Rita Moreno (and) in this episode. Edit
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- Robert Goren: You're afraid of death, aren't you? Mark Ford Brady: I've seen a lot of death. Robert Goren: I've seen a lot of death too. But for you it's about control. That's what it's all about. Edit
- Mark Ford Brady (to Alex Eames): You're so impatient. Eager. Like my crocuses. Edit
- Mark Ford Brady: Were the crocuses in bloom? The first flower of the springtime. Impatient. Sometimes they push up right through the snow. Alex Eames: We dug 'em up, every one of 'em. Edit
Allusions
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- This case appears to be ripped from the headlines of the William Richard Bradford case. Edit
- Frances Goren: President Kennedy had just been elected. Jackie had the same suit. I bought mine for a song. Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was known for wearing elegant designer clothes, which inspired many American women to dress in the same manner as she did. Edit