Ep 18. Ten Count

Ten Count is the 18th episode of the seventh season of the popular Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV series. The show is a crime drama that focuses on the investigations and prosecution of major cases by the New York Police Department (NYPD) Major Case Squad and the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The show is a spinoff of the original Law & Order series and has been popular with audiences since its debut in 2001.

The episode begins with the investigation of a brutal murder of a young woman. She has been strangled to death and left in an abandoned building. The initial evidence suggests that the murderer may have been a professional boxer, as the victim had been repeatedly punched in the stomach, likely causing internal damage. Detective Robert Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio) and his partner Detective Alexandra Eames (Kathryn Erbe) are assigned to the case and begin their investigation.

Their investigation leads them to a boxing gym in the city where they meet a former professional boxer named Troy Dunham (played by guest star Darnell Williams) who is now a trainer. Dunham is somewhat suspicious and evasive when questioned, and the detectives soon realize that he may be hiding something. As they continue to investigate, they uncover a web of lies and deceit involving Dunham and his relationship with the victim and a number of other suspects.

As the investigation unfolds, the detectives are able to connect the victim to a dangerous criminal underworld, led by a violent and ruthless gang. The detectives realize that the gang is involved in illegal gambling and fixing matches, and that the victim may have stumbled upon some incriminating evidence. This discovery leads the detectives to focus their investigation on the criminal organization, which becomes increasingly violent and threatening as they get closer to the truth.

Throughout the episode, the detectives use their unique investigative tactics to uncover important clues, interview suspects, and build a case against the killer. Goren, in particular, uses his unorthodox methods and sharp intellect to piece together disparate strands of evidence and gain insights into the workings of the criminal underworld.

The acting in this episode is particularly strong, with D'Onofrio and Erbe delivering powerful performances. The guest star Darnell Williams also does an excellent job of portraying Troy Dunham, a complex and conflicted character who is trying to protect his own interests while also dealing with the aftermath of the murder.

Overall, Ten Count is a gripping and intense episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With its complex characters, intricate plot, and expert acting, this is a must-see episode for fans of the show and fans of crime dramas in general.