So many shows had low viewing ratings while they were on, but were pleasantly discovered by audiences later (eg, The Wire). Like the original L&O, the focus is on arrest and trial instead of the interpersonal issues of the "stars."
The only criticism I can offer is that the stories move at a very quick clip; it's easy to miss basic stuff about the plot.
Alfred Molina is great as a cop and a DA. Peter Coyote is fun as a borderline political sleaze District Attorney with none of Jack McCoy's integrity. The opening credits sequence is especially annoying.
LA crime shows are always entertaining.
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