“Law & Order” tackles another ripped-from-the-headlines case in “Duty to Protect,” an episode that features courtroom fireworks and investigative twists. The case centers on the death of an unidentified teenage girl, immediately putting the squad at a disadvantage. Without knowing who the victim is, finding a motive becomes a frustratingly difficult task.
As the investigation unfolds, Price and Maroun find themselves facing a courtroom bombshell that threatens to derail their entire case. It’s a scenario that tests their legal and ethical boundaries. How do they rebuild a case when its foundation has crumbled? “Duty to Protect” seems likely to look into the complicated intersection of law, justice, and the pursuit of truth.
The episode airs Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on NBC.
