Then the lights went out—Phlox’s jammer triggered something, or 29 had cut the main line. In the blackness, Morrow felt more than heard movement: fast, precise, inhumanly quiet. He fired twice. The rounds hit drywall.

Kate confronts "Ted," a close associate, after Batman’s DNA tests reveal him to be the shape-shifter Everyman (Hannibal Bates). A brutal office fight ensues, ending with Everyman escaping by transforming into a bird.

The series is known for its gritty realism, a characteristic that was somewhat standard for crime dramas of the early 2000s. The show's aesthetic and narrative style are reminiscent of other successful series from the same era, such as "CSI" and "Law & Order," which also focused on the detailed investigation of crimes and the legal process.

In the criminal justice system, local police are often constrained by city or county lines. If a murderer flees New York City to New Jersey, the NYPD has limited jurisdiction. The U.S. Marshals, however, possess the authority to pursue federal fugitives across state lines. The show’s genius was in highlighting this inter-agency cooperation.