[s2e17] Folly Now

Modern re-watches often highlight a controversial aspect of the episode: Detective Benson’s initially harsh treatment of the male escorts. She compares selling one's body to selling drugs, reflecting the more rigid moral attitudes typical of early 2000s television.

Darlene would hire an escort to her hotel room. Gary would then "burst in," accuse the escort of trying to harm his wife, and brutally beat him while Darlene watched, gushing over her husband's "protection". [S2E17] Folly

Tommy Dowd (played by Eddie Cahill), an escort who survived an attack, becomes a pivotal witness. He reveals he entered the profession to help his mother pay off debts. Modern re-watches often highlight a controversial aspect of

The madam of the escort service; Kalember later returns as Judge Karen Taten. Dr. Emil Skoda an escort who survived an attack