" Innocence " (, Season 20, Episode 16) is a high-stakes legal thriller that shifts the focus from a standard murder trial to a personal crisis for Executive A.D.A. Mike Cutter. It is widely remembered for a massive "bombshell" revelation that threatens to dismantle Cutter's career and legal standing. Plot Overview
: While the drama is high, some critics point out "Artistic License" regarding the law. The plot point involving Cutter’s bar eligibility being used to force a mistrial is often cited as a stretch of actual legal procedure, as it has little to do with the specific facts of the murder case. Verdict [S20E16] Innocence
: Amy Madigan is formidable as Emily Ryan. She serves as a perfect foil to Cutter—someone who knows his mind well enough to dismantle him. Robin Lord Taylor also delivers a chilling performance as a defendant whose guilt becomes almost secondary to the legal chaos surrounding the prosecutors. " Innocence " (, Season 20, Episode 16)