If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Law & Order Season 10 is available on and right now. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 696 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch Jerry Orbach work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.
Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Law & Order Season 10 earns its spot. At its heart, Law & Order Season 10 understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Season 10 of Law & Order includes 24 episodes. It aired from September 1999 to May 2000. This season stars Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Jerry Orbach and Jesse L. Martin lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1999. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Law & Order Season 10 passes that test consistently. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.
Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Law & Order Season 10 proves them wrong. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Jerry Orbach anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.
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