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The death of a con-man who tried to call Olivia Benson just before he was murdered brings Olivia and Fin to the assistance of Fontana and Green, and leads Olivia back to her old nemesis - slippery mother/daughter team Lorraine Dillon and April Troost.

The resolution of a two-part crossover with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). The storyline began in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Design (2005).

Yet another instance of an actor, having made an appearance as one character, being brought into the L&O series as a regular cast-member. Milena Govich plays "Geneva" and went on to later join the series as "Nina Cassady".

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    • Author: LONUDOG
    Another well-written, directed, and acted episode is greatly enhanced by the efforts of two fine actresses: Estella Warren and Lynda Carter. It's worth seeing this episode if for no other reason than to see these two bring their characters to life, whether they be acting apart, or against each other. Brilliantly played. These are two characters I loved to hate so much, that I seriously think they could carry their own twisted television series. The characters are a perfect example of people who care absolutely not a whit for anyone but themselves, able to switch their 'emotions' on and off at the drop of a hat. Watching the law slowly bring them to justice was truly a pleasure, as these two women made excellent adversaries for the protagonists. I would sincerely love to see these women work together again, whether it be in this series or another, or even in film.
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    • Author: Paster
    "Flaw" is the conclusion to the story that began on "Law & Order" offspring "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" entitled "Design." Both deal with con artist Lorraine Dillon (Lynda Carter) and her daughter April (Estella Warren), both skilled in their work. This chapter begins with the discovery of a man that apparently had some relationship with the two women.

    As the story unfolds, Detective Benson (Mariska Hargitay from "SVU") works with L & O's detectives Fontana (Dennis Farina) and Green (Jesse L. Martin) to tie the con women with the death as well as the theft of $500,000.

    Like most second installments, it's not quite as engrossing as the first, the former being the "set up," but it's still a good story.

    The conclusion is satisfying, leaving the viewer with a desire to see these two women again.

    Great support is supplied by Ice-T (also from "SVU"), and guests Ben Shenkman, Daniel Eric Gold, Paul Hecht, and Ami Brabson as the judge.
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    • Author: Siramath
    I had not seen Lynda Carter in any acting roles since Wonder Woman was actually on the air. I was very impressed by her acting abilities and felt they were highlighted by the serious nature of her role in this episode of "Law and Order". I hope to see her in many more non-comedic roles in the future on television or film. I am also just as impressed by her beauty as I was when she was in the role of Wonder Woman some time ago. She is another reason why Hollywood is nuts NOT to be casting women like Lynda Carter, Susan Sarandon, etc... in more prime acting roles. Their abilities and intelligence along with their "real woman" attributes appeal to all ages and both sexes. As an avid media collector since 1973, I find the maturation of actors can be as interesting as the roles they play. Where would Hollywood be if all actors over 40-something were put out to pasture. Most of the greatest movies might never have been made!
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    • Author: ChallengeMine
    Two maintenance men were cleaning skyscraper glasses when one of them noticed a dead body inside an empty office. Shortly before being shot, the victim dialed Dt. Benson (SVU) number, so the detective helped the team in the investigation because she was personally involved in this case. The victim was a con man used to steal insurance money from accidents (medical examiner found several broken bones at the autopsy); he even cashed social security checks from elderly stashed in his basement freezer. Recently he set up a fraud against a hip-hop producer together with two women, a mother and her daughter (Estella Warren). The money went missing, but the murder weapon was found at the mother's home. She claimed to kill him as self-defense, stating he raped her daughter ten years before, but the poor (sick!) girl changed her statement on the stand....

    This episode focused on con artists. You can't realize who is the real villain because several people deserved jail time. Anyway at the end I feel pity for the producer, even if his character was quite disturbing, who chose to hang himself.
  • Episode cast overview, first billed only:
    Dennis Farina Dennis Farina - Joe Fontana
    Jesse L. Martin Jesse L. Martin - Ed Green
    S. Epatha Merkerson S. Epatha Merkerson - Anita Van Buren
    Sam Waterston Sam Waterston - Jack McCoy
    Annie Parisse Annie Parisse - Alexandra Borgia
    Fred Dalton Thompson Fred Dalton Thompson - Arthur Branch
    Estella Warren Estella Warren - April Troost
    Ben Shenkman Ben Shenkman - Nick Margolis
    Daniel Eric Gold Daniel Eric Gold - David 'D' Glass
    Paul Hecht Paul Hecht - Lorraine's Ex-Husband
    Leslie Hendrix Leslie Hendrix - Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers
    Ami Brabson Ami Brabson - Judge Madeline Drake
    Lynda Carter Lynda Carter - Lorraine Dillon
    Mariska Hargitay Mariska Hargitay - Olivia Benson
    Ice-T Ice-T - Odafin Tutuola
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