After more than 450 episodes, Law&Order continues to attract audiences, bringing them to plots like “paying a price”. What does it say about us when we find comfort (or possibly fascinated) in the endless justice, law, and the moral grey area in between? Whatever the answer is, this show knows how to get us hooked. Let’s review it.
It’s been a heartbreaking storyline of NBC legend Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing from a friend) for over a year, and it’s a delightful storyline. “The Price to Pay” delves into the story of affable actor Johnny Colt Pratters, masking the addiction to spiral chlorat under the guise of treatment. The discovery of Colvin died in his apartment sparks an investigation into a series of stunning suspects by detectives Jaylen Shaw and Vincent Riley (Reid Scott).
Casey Booth, a personal assistant of Casey Booth (Gabi Carrubba), was a lie to the police, who last saw Colvin and bought a Kansas ticket with a credit card? no. This is the grumpy director Noah Winters (Nat Cassidy), who sank $10 million of his money into a movie that no longer has a star? No. Maybe it was his huge fan and stalker Brittany Weaver (Marissa Rosen) who quarreled with Colvin. No. It was his ex-wife, Reece Ennis, who left an email threatening to kill him. Is Colvin dead? Again, no. Boy band member Stuey McIntyre (Louis Anthoni Soriano) also lives in Colvin’s home recovery. No, again. It must be Dr. Simon Neagle, SOHO psychologist at Colvin, partly because.
“Payment Price” – Law and Order, as shown in the picture: Bart Shatto plays Simon Neagle. Photographed by Virginia Sherwood/NBC. all rights reserved.
Dr. Neagle provided $125,000 for Colvin’s ketamine dream and nightmare, which Colvin couldn’t afford. In exchange for his testimony, Dr. Neagle agreed to identify his accomplice, and Colvin still owe his accomplice. This led to police joining Neagle colleague and drug shaman Diane Oliver (Amanda Jaros), who was quickly arrested and charged.
In “Pay Price”, subgraphs involving Det increase moral complexity. Shaw, his friend and mentor, Demetrius Grosse. Marine Moore buys ketamine from Oliver. It was the only effective treatment for his PTSD after several trips in Afghanistan, but the military won’t pay for it.
“Payment Price” – Law and Order, as shown in the picture: Amanda Jaros is Diane Oliver. Photographed by Virginia Sherwood/NBC. all rights reserved.
Shaw and Moore face video evidence, linking him to the murder investigation of celebrities. Shaw encourages him to tell him what he saw on Oliver’s murdered night. He said Oliver was covered in blood on her Chuck Taylor’s shoes, which matched the bloody shoes left at the crime scene.
det. Shaw explained to Moore that he needed to testify. He strongly refused, explaining, “I have two legs standing – my work and medication (ketamine). Take either – you might as well put the service revolver in my mouth.”
Payment Price” – Law and Order, as shown in the picture: Demetrius Grosse for Darryl Moore. Photo by Virginia Sherwood/NBC. All rights reserved.
Shaw shares Moore’s plight with District Attorney Nicholas Baxter (Tony Goldwyn). Shaw explains that the privileges provide celebrities who often make their transgressions safe, while the lives of everyday citizens are broken. The contrast is very clear – the wealthy and famous mistakes for themselves have gained love and support, and soldiers like Darryl Moore are often crushed under the weight of a similar struggle, without such probation. He asked Baxter to find an alternative that would not ruin his friend’s life. Baxter refused and ordered the execution of Ada Nolan Price (Hugh Dancy) to Subpoena Moore.
“Payment Price” – Law and Order, pictured: (lr) Maulah Tierney (LR) serves as Lieutenant Jessica Brady, Mehcad Brooks as detective Jalen Shaw, Jalen Shaw, Jalen Halevi, Ada Samantha Maroun, Hugh Dancy, Ada Nolan. Photographed by Virginia Sherwood/NBC. all rights reserved.
In a moment of kindness (perhaps doubtful morality). Shaw warns Moore about the coming subpoena. When Ada Samantha Maroun (Odelya Halevi) was sent to Moore’s house, I admitted to holding my breath. I firmly believe she will find him dead from self-inflicted harm. Fortunately, Shaw’s warning gave Moore enough time to redeploy to Okinawa.
Moore is the second “Star” witness since the series earlier, and Dr. Neagle committed suicide. Xiao’s behavior dangerously blurs the line between love and justice. Price actually accused him of tampering with witnesses. In the most intimidating way, Shaw let Price know that he loves Moore like his family. He doesn’t regret saving lives, so drug dealers can spend a little more time in prison. He stayed away from the price and said, “I did what I had to do.”
“Pay Price” – Law and Order, as shown in the picture: (LR) Mehcad Brooks serves as Detective Jalen Shaw and Hugh Dancy as Ada Nolan Price. Photographed by Virginia Sherwood/NBC. all rights reserved.
Price tells Baxter that he lost his brother’s addiction. He hopes that Baxter will force the army to return to Moore from Okinawa. Baxter has no appetite for this and directs the price to offer a plea agreement. Diane Oliver pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a recommended 10-year prison sentence. Colvin’s wife asked him, “Ten years?” Maroun replied, “She may serve six.”
The writer cleverly weaves the stratified dilemma into 42 minutes of storytelling. They dissect the ways in which a variety of perspectives—depriving the bright boundaries between legal obligations and human sympathy—set the performance apart. No wonder it has been a TV streaming station for so long. Each plot challenges our challenges, not only its complex conspiracy, but also a relentless examination of ourselves.
This storyline can – do you want to remind people of Matthew Perry again? How does this episode challenge your understanding of the boundaries between justice and morality? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Overall rating
9:10
Lynette Jones