[s11e15] Swept Away - A Very Special Episode Official

Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) sets his sights higher than the killer. He goes after the puppet masters—the producers and network executives who intentionally stoked the fires of hostility to boost ratings. Why It Matters

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It critiques the desensitization of the public to on-screen violence. Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) sets his sights higher

The episode begins with a hard-hitting opening: a participant in a Survivor -style reality show is murdered on camera. As Briscoe and Green dig into the "captured" footage, they find themselves navigating a hall of mirrors where "reality" is carefully manufactured for drama. - IMDb It critiques the desensitization of the

"Swept Away" was ahead of its time in questioning the ethics of "constructed reality." It highlights the dangerous line between entertainment and exploitation.

Keep an eye out for a young Charlie Day (of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fame) as Jeremy. Fast Facts Original Air Date: February 28, 2001. Runtime: Approximately 44 minutes.