Folk Hero

I have been watching seasons 8 and 9 as of late. The writing and acting is on point for both the detectives and the lawyers. The writers need to go back and watch these shows to get the feel of it. This show is a shadow of its former self. They need to scrap the lawyers. They are so wrong for this show.

Where do you start? I agree that this thinly designed plot is clearly based on the case of alleged murderer Luigi Mangione, but the fictional killer is far more sympathetic- which makes me wonder about the morals of the writers - Team Wolf tends to lean very progressive- or if they're cynically milking the issue. The judge's rulings were ludicrously prejudicial (typical NYC activist judge) and ripe for overturning if the verdict was Not Guilty and the prosecution appealed - and it would have to because such a verdict would essentially destroy civilized society.

Seriously, Sam needs to leave the DA's office because she is incapable of disregarding her feelings and opinions to apply the law AS WRITTEN in many cases. This stinks because she reinforces the stereotype of women being too emotional to be trusted to do the job properly.

However, the most offensive- and IMO, careless- action in an episode full of them was the ending.

Entertainment people claim to want to educate people and promote certain viewpoints, but don't want to accept responsibility when people take them.seriously and behave badly in real life. This is a perfect example - like the greedy insurance executives targeted by little guys- someone putting ratings or eyeballs or clicks over potential harm.

This show is a disgrace to storytelling and a blatant attack on basic human rights. By portraying an untried individual as a criminal, it recklessly disregards the foundation of any fair justice system-the presumption of innocence. It exploits public curiosity and sensationalism, turning a real person's life into a spectacle for profit, without accountability or care for the consequences. This is not just bad writing; it's dangerous media. It encourages viewers to pass judgment based on fiction rather than fact, further damaging the life of someone who hasn't even had the chance to defend themselves in court. Reducing someone's suffering to a plotline may get ratings, but it's ethically bankrupt and morally corrupt. This is not entertainment-it's character assassination masked as drama.

What a disgusting attempt to cash in on recent events to try to remain relevant. Don't watch this trash. Instead consider donating to Luigi's defense fund. People are tired of what the Healthcare system in the US had become and this is just a pathetic attempt to profit off the woes of the American people.

I can't even remember the last time I saw an episode of law and order. It sounds like they're on their last leg and just limping along, desperatel to get back to its former glory. Do people still watch this brainless excuse for a drama series? I was surprised to find this show was still on the air.

Anyways, Free Luigi.

This series has a lot of stories "Ripped from the Headlines" It is pretty much what the series is known for. Difference is that previously they wait until AFTER the case is concluded. This case comes directly from the killing of a health insurance company CEO only 5 moths ago.

The concern here is that this episode could influence the jury in the real case.

The episode showed the widespread support for the killer. Right now most people think that the killing was wrong but a lot of people were applauding the action.

Almost like the Joker movie for real (the original not the sequel)

The thing that should concern is not the action of the killer but rather the fact that large numbers of people sympathize with the killer and regard the CEO guy as a low-life.