Law & Order Does a Luigi Mangione Episode

NBC's 'Law & Order' Paints Luigi Mangione-Like Character as a Folk Hero

NBC legal drama 'Law & Order' sparked outrage after portraying a character obviously based on accused murderer Luigi Mangione as a folk hero.

NBC's Law & Order Portrays 'Folk Hero' Based on Luigi Mangione

In a new episode which aired Thursday night, NBC's Law & Order attempted to evoke sympathy for a murderer modeled after Luigi Mangione, the real-life assassin who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in cold blood in 2024. Thursday's episode, entitled "Folk Hero," began with fictional healthcare CEO Logan Andrews, the head of a company called OptiShield, walking down the street and talking on his cell phone about "healthy margins,…

Law & Order Does a Luigi Mangione Episode

Law and Order – Folk Hero – Review: Ode to Luigi

In the latest episode of Law & Order, the creative team employs its signature "ripped from the headlines" approach, crafting a gripping story that closely mirrors the infamous Luigi Mangione case in the episode titled “Folk Hero.” This installment exemplifies sensationalism, exploiting fresh wounds for entertainment. The parallels to the December murder of a United Healthcare CEO are unmistakable, making the timing of this episode feel unsettlin…