Features the classic lineup of Orbach, Martin, and Waterston.
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Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) sets his sights higher than the killer. He goes after the puppet masters—the producers and network executives who intentionally stoked the fires of hostility to boost ratings. Why It Matters Features the classic lineup of Orbach, Martin, and Waterston
💡 The episode serves as a reminder that when "drama" is the only metric for success, the human cost is often ignored. If you want to dive deeper into other Season 11 highlights: The legal arguments McCoy used in the courtroom Other notable guest stars from this era of Law & Order How this episode compares to modern reality TV scandals Which of these He goes after the puppet masters—the producers and
McCoy attempts to hold a network legally responsible for the atmosphere they created.
It critiques the desensitization of the public to on-screen violence.