Everything fans wanted - and that cliffhanger? Unforgettable!

A STRONG indicator of an exceptional TV series or film is its ability to captivate and sustain your interest. It’s probably a big ask, especially if you are the type who multitasks by scrolling through socials while watching.

- DEBASHINE THANGEVELO

REID Scott as Detective Vincent Riley, Mehcad Brooks as Detective Jalen Shaw, Maura Tierney as Lieutenant Jessica Brady, Odelya Halevi as ADA Samantha Maroun in Law & Order season 24. | NBC

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Admittedly, I am guilty of doing such.

However, there are exceptions, and the 24th season of Showmax’s Law & Order is a testament to this.

When it comes to the amalgamation of procedural and legal dramas, it is safe to say that this Dick Wolf series has set a wonderful benchmark.

While the faces have changed over the years, the crux of the storytelling, the compelling cases, which sometimes walk a very fine line between right and wrong, and the character backstories often leave the viewer with a lump in their throat.

The moral ambiguity is also weighed against political agendas.

Honestly, this season had me in my feels. Also, I couldn't help but cheer the main characters on.

Let's get into it.

The New York backdrop gives it a gritty, fast-paced setting.

On the law enforcement side, there’s Detective Vincent Riley (Reid Scott), his senior partner Detective Jalen Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and tough-as-nails Lieutenant Jessica Brady (Maura Tierney).