Law & Order: UK (TV Series) Sacrifice (2009) User Reviews

Some Real Originality

[melissa-877-773500 · 7/10 · 14 December 2013]

I watched the American flavor Law & Order during its original 20-year- run and have re-watched reruns so often, I can often quote dialog. The most enjoyable thing about the UK version is watching how they've adapted episodes to British law and enjoying the scenery, trying to spot areas I recognize.

That being said, it's often been frustrating that episodes have been adapted line for line, plot twist for plot twist. I've only watched until this episode, so I can't say how much that's changed in later seasons. However, this episode felt different, so I went back and re-watched the original. I was ridiculously pleased to see a new plot twist -- in that George Castle stepped down from his job in order to defend his friend, something that could not have happened in the American version. Hopefully it's a step towards more fresh looks at the law. I don't want to watch a Law & Order UK that uses famous American cases -- it's not nearly as much fun.

Warning I basically cover questions r/t the Ending, so SPOILER

[radarfirs7 · 8/10 · 7 June 2021]

Biz Guy & Surgeon had Dementia r/t their Specialties.

I think if you have watched the episode, and have read the Story Line, and other Reviews then dont need to cover the Plot with you? Biz Guy & a Dr where both can't do anything w/o a Contract and neither even thought to at least do a Verbal Handshake walk thru Contract to validate what both thought the other was saying / or to do? Why didn't the Dr at least be convicted for a form of Kidnapping?

The Dr even if correct the "Do whatever you need to Do"? Actually meant what the Dr Argues, it did not give the Dr permission to not close correctly post removing the Kidney. Surgery even count the 2x2's (Dressings) before closing; the Surgeon states on how many people he saved people with surgeries, then the Closing of the removal should have been done with even his eyes closed. Why did he not check all "Bleeding" items were closed correctly. Sure "Don't do your best for the one you get the Kidney from" would NOT have been part of that statement "Do whatever you need to do".

I never liked the wig. I look like Amy Winehouse

[Mrpalli77 · 9/10 · 21 October 2017]

A woman and her daughter were hanging out in the park. Suddenly, the young child left her balloon in the sky because she noticed something odd among the bushes: an unconscious guy (Samuel Oatley) lied on the ground with a severe wound. Shortly after the guy had been taken to the hospital, doctors realized he missed a kidney. A surgery took place outside the hospital and the body was dropped out right after. Detective were shocked at first because they can't imagine an organ thief in central London, so it had to be some east foreigners operating in black market. But they are wrong: some patient could have needed a perfect match and the price for this surgery is very high.

Funny to see Brooks and Devlin look for evidence in the dump between rats and rotten food. Not an easy choice for George Castle: the suspect number one is an old buddy who help covering him up long time before after an accident that could have put his career at stake. An issue that could happen when you owe something to somebody and you can't ran away.

Superb! IF you could only watch one episode of this series, make it this episode!

[aky13-1 · 10/10 · 19 June 2021]

My wife and I are big fans of the original, American, Law & Order. Over it's very long run, it had many excellent character actors. Many believable stories. When we started watching the UK version, we didn't know what to expect except that the people would "talk funny." Overall, we have no trouble understanding 99% of the characters. Some of the stories have obviously been borrowed from the original series centered in New York City, but we don't mind.

What is TRULY notable about this series is the acting! This episode is a fine example. The pain and sorrow of some of the characters is palpable! This is a very moving and thought provoking episode. IF you could only watch one episode of this series, make it this episode! Disclaimer: I have not seen any subsequent episodes yet.

Good until the end...then great!

[thecrippledmediaenthusiast · 10/10 · 27 February 2021]

What starts as a case (which was already above average due to Ronnie being hilarious) of organ theft takes a turn when the best friend of George Castle is arrested for grave injury. When the victim dies, George himself chooses to defend his friend (who he owes his entire career to); what ensues is friend (Steel) against friend (Castle) for the life of a friend. With no idea who would win (and not knowing who I want to) I was truly on the edge of my seat.