What I'm Watching: Law & Order

Law & Order: Season 18, Episode 14 "Burn Card" (C+)

I wouldn't really consider this a fitting goodbye for Jesse L. Martin's Detective Green. I've only been following his character for the past fourteen episodes, but he's been on the show for nine years. I would have loved to see him go out in a blaze of glory, saving some kid or even his partner. Instead, he has to exit the show on uncertain charges and a general blemish to his record. I can hardly see how Anthony Anderson will become his partner, but I suppose that might work well. The problem is that both Anderson and Sisto play dynamic, eccentric characters. In an onscreen partnership, it's usually better to have one more dynamic character and a straight man, which was provided by Luppo and Green most recently on this show. I'm not sure how well this will all work out, but I think I'll at least finish out the season.