Discuss the finale's "deadlocked" verdict and how Naz is "free" but permanently altered. Option 2: The Social Commentary (Justice System)
Discuss how the case is framed by the media and the DA through the lens of Islamophobia. The Night Of
Discuss how Riz Ahmed used subtle body language to show Naz’s soul being chipped away. Discuss the finale's "deadlocked" verdict and how Naz
Compare the show to typical "Law & Order" tropes. While those shows focus on the detectives solving the case, this show focuses on the suspect’s perspective. Key Points: the dehumanizing strip searches
Highlight the "glacial detail" of the show—the paperwork, the dehumanizing strip searches, and the eczema-riddled struggle of John Stone (John Turturro) .