Character mistake: When Henry is speaking to the detective involved in investigating his father's death, the detective says that based upon evidence found at the house he requested a toxicology screen, which showed that his father died of a barbiturate overdose. He continues to explain that he found an empty bottle of hydrocodone in the bathroom trash can. Hydrocodone is an opiate, not a barbiturate. (00:07:35)
Render Safe - S2-E22
Character mistake: In a scene of compassion, Henry places his left hand on the shoulder of the Pakistani Muslim man. As religion expert, Henry should know the use of the left hand is a sign of disrespect in the Muslim world. (00:34:00)
Family Separation: Part 2 - S5-E11
Character mistake: Pot Lobbyist Win Barrington pitches the pros for legalization of marijuana to a governor by saying 10 years ago US Customs and Border Patrol seized over 4 million pounds of marijuana. However, there is no agency by that name. The correct agency name is US Customs and Border Protection. (00:32:00)
Answer: Most likely, in real life, this would not happen. However, for the purposes of the show, the ministers are shown as being frequently in D.C. This would be classified as a "suspension of disbelief." It is a plot device where the audience knows something is untrue or realistic, but are willing to accept the premise in order for the story to be told.
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