Law & Order – Season 22 Preview — Law & Order Season 22 Episode 16: Deadline

Preview — Law & Order Season 22 Episode 16: Deadline

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The death of a celebrated journalist sets Cosgrove and Shaw on a political journey on Law & Order Season 22 Episode 16, “Deadline.” All because of the journalist’s unpublished report about a well-known politician.

Things get complicated due to this politician fighting against them to keep this report quiet. After all, the journalist trying to publish this ends up dead.

Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: (l-r) Forrest Weber as Lucas Hobbs, Mara Kassin as Attorney Selena Arbus, Hugh Dancy as ADA Nolan Price — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)

Meanwhile, things aren’t any easier for Maroun and Price in the courtroom. It’s hard enough trying to bring a case against this political force. 

However, when their only credible witness appears to be another seasoned criminal, the case becomes impossible. It’s all going to come down to who is the most convincing and the most powerful.

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Check out the photos and promo video below for a preview!

Episode description: When a celebrated journalist is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw explore an unpublished report involving a prominent politician. Price and Maroun fight an uphill battle when their only credible witness is currently awaiting trial for another heinous crime.

 

Photos from Law & Order Season 22 Episode 16:
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Sid Solomon as Dennis Tillery — (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Mehcad Brooks as Det. Jalen Shaw — (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: (l-r) Jeffrey Donovan as Det. Frank Cosgrove, Mehcad Brooks as Det. Jalen Shaw — (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Emma Van Lare as Julia McAllister — (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Hugh Dancy as ADA Nolan Price — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: (l-r) Hugh Dancy as ADA Nolan Price, Emma Van Lare as Julia McAllister — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: (l-r) Emma Van Lare as Julia McAllister, Odelya Halevi as ADA Samantha Maroun — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: (l-r) Forrest Weber as Lucas Hobbs, Mara Kassin as Attorney Selena Arbus, Hugh Dancy as ADA Nolan Price — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Odelya Halevi as ADA Samantha Maroun — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: (l-r) Emma Van Lare as Julia McAllister, Zal Owen as Caleb Ackerman — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Zal Owen as Caleb Ackerman — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: (l-r) Odelya Halevi as ADA Samantha Maroun, Hugh Dancy as ADA Nolan Price — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Hugh Dancy as ADA Nolan Price — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Hugh Dancy as ADA Nolan Price — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Kevin Dunn as Attorney Keith Hollins — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Sam Waterston as D.A. Jack McCoy — (Photo by: Scott Gries/NBC)
Law & Order – Season 22
LAW & ORDER — “Deadline” Episode 22016 — Pictured: Sam Waterston as D.A. Jack McCoy — (Photo by: Scott Gries/NBC)
Promo video:

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What are your hopes for this episode of Law & Order? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Law & Order Season 22 Episode 15, “Fear and Loathing” right here.

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