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Law & Order season 24, directed by Rick Eid, premiered on October 3, 2024, on NBC and can be streamed on Peacock. Law & Order is a long-running crime drama series that explores the criminal justice system from a police and legal perspective.
The main cast of Law & Order season 24 includes several familiar faces returning, along with some new ones. Among those new faces is Tony Goldwyn as District Attorney Nicholas Baxter. Goldwyn was last seen in Scandal and Ghost. Maura Tierney joins the cast as Lieutenant Jessica Brady, replacing Camryn Manheim as Lieutenant Kate Dixon.
Tierney is known for her work in ER and The Affair. Hugh Dancy continues his role as Executive Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price, known for his performances in Hannibal and Ella Enchanted. Additional cast members include Odelya Halevi as Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun and Mehcad Brooks as Detective Jalen Shaw.
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The official synopsis of the show reads,
"Lives hang in the balance as detectives and prosecutors pursue justice in New York City. In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody."
It further reads,
"The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place -- and keep the worst offenders off the streets."
The cast of Law & Order season 24
Tony Goldwyn as District Attorney Nicholas Baxter:
His character is trying to find his way with the transition into his role and his personal and professional endeavors. Tony's other notable works include Scandal, Ezra, Tarzan, Kiss the Girls, The Belko Experiment, Divergent, and Ghost.
Maura Tierney as Lieutenant Jessica Brady:
Tierney's character is that of an experienced investigator with a nearly photographic memory. She is best known for her work in ER, Liar Liar, Twisters, American Rust, The Iron Claw, and The Affair.
Hugh Dancy as Executive Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price:
Dancy's character works on the major cases and is at odds far too frequently with Baxter. Dancy's previous roles include series work on TV series Hannibal and the fantasy film Ella Enchanted.
Odelya Halevi as Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun:
Halevi's character is a welcome addition to the DA's office. Halevi's other credits include series work on Good Trouble, Midnight Texas, Black Adam, Starship Orion, The LA Spinster, and NCIS.
Mehcad Brooks as Detective Jalen Shaw:
Mehcad Brooks is an intense investigative detective who has a high regard for fairness. Mehcad Brooks has recently appeared in the Supergirl series, Adulterers, A fall from Grace, Creature, Nobody's Fool, and True Blood 4.
Production insights
Production design for Law & Order season 24 has maintained the very signature look of the show, introducing new elements to keep it up to date. The series was filmed in many New York City locations, giving the show true authenticity.
A few challenges that the cast and crew faced included having a very tight shooting schedule and the need to maintain continuity with such long storylines. The cast members who participated in interviews showed interest in the new season and appreciation for such a dedicated fan base.
What to expect from Law & Order season 24?
Series fans can expect that with Law & Order season 24, more intimate aspects of its characters would be explored, and viewers could round off how the actors face their dramas and epics. There will continue to be themes of justice, morality, and complexities in the law.
Rick Eid remains in philological style when directing episodes that provoke thought but make people entertaining. Positive social media reactions characterize this, as fans warmly welcome the new cast members and the storylines to be seen in Law & Order season 24.
Law & Order season 24 hit the screens on October 3, 2024.
