"Blind Justice" (2005) TV series

User Rating:

5.3/10   

Creator:

Steven Bochco

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

8 March 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Crime | Mystery

Tagline:

Blinded in the line of duty. His partners don't respect him. His wife lacks faith. Nobody believes in Jim Dunbar except himself.

Plot:

NYPD Detective Jim Dunbar returns to work after being blinded in the line of duty.

Plot Keywords:

Partners | Police | New York City New York | Murder | Police Work

Cast

Ron Eldard	...	Detective Jim Dunbar (13 episodes, 2005)
Marisol Nichols	...	Detective Karen Bettancourt (13 episodes, 2005)
Reno Wilson	...	Detective Tom Selway (13 episodes, 2005)
Frank Grillo	...	Detective Marty Russo (13 episodes, 2005)
Michael Gaston	...	Lt. Gary Fisk (13 episodes, 2005)
Rena Sofer	...	Christie Dunbar (13 episodes, 2005)
Saul Rubinek	...	Dr. Allan Galloway / ... (7 episodes, 2005)

Runtime:

60 min (13 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Hungary:16 | Greece:K-13

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Paramount Television

Trivia:

In 2003, Steven Bochco, the writer/producer of "Blind Justice," wrote a mystery novel called "Death by Hollywood". In it, the main character shows a friend of his a short story that he wrote about a guy who gets telepathic messages from his dog for movie and TV show ideas, and one of them was about a detective who gets blinded in the line of duty and goes back to the force with a guide dog. Steven Bochco decided to use that idea for this TV series.

Quotes:

Detective Tom Selway: I'm just a well-rounded brother from East Flatbush.
Detective Jim Dunbar: You're black?
Detective Tom Selway: Get the ...
Detective Jim Dunbar: No, are you serious? You're a black man?
Detective Tom Selway: Jim! You didn't know?
Detective Jim Dunbar: No. How would -
[gestures to his eyes]
Detective Jim Dunbar: I ...
Detective Tom Selway: You just thought you was working with Eminem for the last four months? How could you ...
Detective Jim Dunbar: No, I just ...
[...]

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in "Saturday Night Live: David Spade/Jack Johnson (#30.14)" (2005)

One of Ron Eldard's best performances...

Much has been said about the show itself, so I would not delve into the details of the show. I just want to direct my attention toward the performance of the cast, especially that of Ron Eldard's, who played detective Jim Dunbar. I am overwhelmingly impressed with his performance in this new series, an opinion I think few would disagree with.

In "Blind Justice," Eldard's role, Jim Dunbar, is a multidimensional and interesting character to watch. Dunbar was a successful detective, a lady man, and a husband to a gorgeous wife. Now adding to those traits are his determination, sense of authority, cool cockiness, and yes, sometimes insecurity. Soon enough he is drawing your full attention and making you worry about him, anxious to know what is going to happen next.... Eldard expresses all of those characteristics so beautifully...

As far as the story goes, I have to admit there are some unrealistic details (Dunbar carrying a gun), BUT I am willing to ignore those and concentrate on the more compelling aspects of the story that make it so wonderful!!! Can anyone name a movie/show that does NOT contain any unrealistic details? I don't think so. Even "reality" shows have improbable moments. "Blind Justice" is supposed to be a combination of drama, suspense, and action. All of those factors are what make it stand out from other traditional pure drama, pure action, pure cop shows! Give "Blind Justice" a chance! Tune in for one or two episodes, and see for yourself what an outstanding performance these actors/actresses are presenting!!!