Hugh Dancy's character, Nolan Price, faces an emotionally difficult decision in Law & Order's 'The Hardest Thing' episode. He must choose between prolonging his father's life with medical intervention or letting him pass peacefully. Dancy discusses Price's internal struggle and how he copes with grief through his work.
In the January 30th episode of Law & Order titled 'The Hardest Thing,' Hugh Dancy's character, Nolan Price, faced a deeply personal and agonizing decision. Price, an Assistant District Attorney, was forced to confront his father's declining health and the difficult choice of whether or not to prolong his life with a feeding tube. His brother, Thomas (played by Justin Chatwin), visited to discuss their father's situation, expressing opposition to the feeding tube.
After a heartfelt conversation, they ultimately decided to let their father pass peacefully and comfortably. This emotionally charged episode prompted a discussion with Dancy about Price's decision-making process. Dancy explained that Price likely doesn't fully accept his father's passing, even at the end of the episode. He believes Price's decision stems from a realization that prolonging his father's life would be more about fulfilling his own needs than his father's. Dancy emphasized that Price recognizes his father's dire condition and the potential for the prolonging life artificially to be more a burden than a blessing. Moving forward in Law & Order Season 24, Price is expected to immerse himself in his work as a coping mechanism for his grief. Dancy stated that losing a loved one who was already nearing the end of their life wouldn't necessarily change Price's core personality or work ethic. He described Price as someone who likely channels his emotions into his work, finding an outlet in his dedication to his job. Price's tendency to bottle up his feelings and prioritize work is evident in the episode's ending when he declines his brother's invitation to spend time together, choosing to go to the office instead. Dancy further elaborated on Price's personality, suggesting that he is not deeply repressed but rather someone who leans towards workaholism. This tendency to invest heavily in his work provides a plausible explanation for why Price is primarily seen at the office.New episodes of Law & Order air every Thursday. Stay tuned for further updates
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