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This past week's episode was a lot to process in many ways. The awful crime and continued trauma inflicted on the victim was, to put it mildly, uncomfortable to watch. But important, esp in how the justice system as both an institution & composed of flawed individuals fail ...
... victims. From the opening scene, when the assault took place, for a moment I naively thought that a good Samaritan was recording the attack in order to help her. When the tokens started rolling in, I felt sick to realize it was the opposite. It does turn out that man (or ...
... one of them, knowing multiple people likely recorded) did take it to the police. But there's no doubt that he also got off on the scene.
One interesting thread through the episode was how Carisi and Kat both seem to have flashes of idealism and cynicism. Kat assumed that ...
One interesting thread through the episode was how Carisi and Kat both seem to have flashes of idealism and cynicism. Kat assumed that ...
... Carisi wasn't fully on Zoe's side due to him vocalizing weaknesses in their case early on but also she expected both SVU and Carisi to be able to do better by Zoe. To be able to protect her after something that should have been safe led to such an assault. Her POV vs ...
... Liv & Fin's POV on sex work felt like such an authentic and real conversation between two different generations, and specifically two different generations of law enforcement.
Carisi seemed more cynical across the board, as he articulated the risks of the case, and ...
Carisi seemed more cynical across the board, as he articulated the risks of the case, and ...
... stated laws and likely defense angles. However, on rewatch I was struck by how he promised Zoe that the judge would stop Gabe if he crossed the line. She didn't. And this is one of the better judges on SVU! And even she didn't stop it when she should have. This is not a ...
... criticism of the episode. The opposite. IMO, SVU needs to show these flaws in the justice system. It needs to show that there are laws that allow a defendant to re-traumatize their victims by having permission to examine the crime scene, even if it is the victim's home. It...
... needs to show how restraining orders donāt always work, how victims can be traumatized in the courtroom.
It was hard to see that Carisi misled Zoe. Iām hopeful that this case gets his idealism more in check. That heās prepared to demand protection for witnesses through ...
It was hard to see that Carisi misled Zoe. Iām hopeful that this case gets his idealism more in check. That heās prepared to demand protection for witnesses through ...
... objections, & perhaps through being held in contempt himself when someone harassing the victim crosses the line without being stopped or held accountable. Iām also hopeful that Kat, still so new to SVU, learns to not make promises she canāt keep. Thatās something that ...
... *all* the MCs still need to learn.
If it wasnāt obvious, Carisi and Kat are two of my favorite characters these days. I love that they both have flaws but that their hearts are with victims and justice. I love that they want to do good through their different roles. And ...
If it wasnāt obvious, Carisi and Kat are two of my favorite characters these days. I love that they both have flaws but that their hearts are with victims and justice. I love that they want to do good through their different roles. And ...
... I love to still see them flounder from time to time. This feels especially important from a character like Carisi, whose vulnerability and compassion are so needed, especially from male characters, in a time where masculinity is often still defined by physical violence and...
... toxic ideals.
So other random thoughts from this episode:
-Authentic writing, both in terms of the specific portrayal of camming and the general commentary on online spaces and on fan/creator relationships. @MonetSimone and @veepspeaks killed it
So other random thoughts from this episode:
-Authentic writing, both in terms of the specific portrayal of camming and the general commentary on online spaces and on fan/creator relationships. @MonetSimone and @veepspeaks killed it
-The acting was phenomenal, across the board
-Kat and Carisiās non-linear relationship, which makes so much sense to me
-The moments of humor were so welcome, especially through John Waters but even @ABrightMonster has a couple funny asides ... as much as I hated the character
-Kat and Carisiās non-linear relationship, which makes so much sense to me
-The moments of humor were so welcome, especially through John Waters but even @ABrightMonster has a couple funny asides ... as much as I hated the character
-Courtroom drama is a huge draw to SVU for me. These past two episodes have been so powerful, and I wish we got this format more often on the show
-Carisiās comment for Zoe to treat her second time on the stand as the opposite of a camming session was perfection, as was the ...
-Carisiās comment for Zoe to treat her second time on the stand as the opposite of a camming session was perfection, as was the ...
... way Zoe implemented that advice.
-Related, it was hard not to think about She Paints for Vengeance during this ep. And it was interesting to think about the victims in both. The nuance that @EvaNoblezada brought to a character who often didnāt think she could testify, ...
-Related, it was hard not to think about She Paints for Vengeance during this ep. And it was interesting to think about the victims in both. The nuance that @EvaNoblezada brought to a character who often didnāt think she could testify, ...
... to one who was able to defy her attacker multiple times? It was so strong and inspiring. But it came at a price. This is yet another time that Iād love to be able to see how the survivor is doing later.
-Gabe reminded me so much of Yates when he questioned Zoe. It was ...
-Gabe reminded me so much of Yates when he questioned Zoe. It was ...
... disturbing but powerful
-Carisi and Finās conversation about real life, and life online, was perfect
-Love seeing Judge Catano back, always. Even to see her fail to protect Zoe as soon as she could have.
-Even in arraignment, Judge Serani gives too much leeway to ...
-Carisi and Finās conversation about real life, and life online, was perfect
-Love seeing Judge Catano back, always. Even to see her fail to protect Zoe as soon as she could have.
-Even in arraignment, Judge Serani gives too much leeway to ...
... Gabe. Carisi asks for remand and with a simple promise, Gabe gets ROR. Again, these flaws in the system need to be seen on shows like SVU.
Sorry to ramble on so much. This episode clearly resonated with me. I'm so grateful for the work and care that clearly went into it!
Sorry to ramble on so much. This episode clearly resonated with me. I'm so grateful for the work and care that clearly went into it!
And, as always this season, I'm left wishing that we had the #SquadRoom podcast back to dig in even deeper with @Antonharmony and the amazing creative team behind SVU!
