Now that is the SVU we all know and admire – an intriguing case, proficient visitor stars, and justice for the sufferer.
Excavation felt like previous occasions and whereas we didn’t get to see a lot of the squad, particularly newcomer Detective Silva, we watched Carisi take a stand for justice regardless of the chances being stacked in opposition to him.
“Excavation” – LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, Pictured: Brett Cullen as Decide Andrews. Ralph Bavaro/NBC ©2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Maggie Andrews, step-daughter of retired Federal Decide Leonard Andrews recovers a journal belonging to her stepfather whereas clearing out relics from her childhood house’s basement along with her step-sister. The contents of the journal are express, detailing how he sexually abused his step-daughter, made worse by the truth that the sufferer, Maggie, has no recollection of the occasion. That’s, till studying the journal triggers a hidden reminiscence and she or he trashes her childhood bed room in anger.
Captain Curry’s questioning of the sufferer comes off a bit blunt however is soothed by Captain Benson’s extra comforting demeanor. We’ve come to anticipate this from Olivia, particularly in instances involving baby sexual abuse. She isn’t nevertheless, withholding, about the truth that it is going to be a tough case to make even with the written proof, and Maggie’s alcoholism, which she believes can be used in opposition to her in court docket.
“Excavation” – LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, Pictured: Peter Scanavino as A.D.A Dominick “Sonny” Carisi Jr. Ralph Bavaro/NBC ©2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
This episode places Carisi’s abilities to make use of; he’s in his ingredient in court docket and dealing with each Decide Andrews and his legal professionals, and framing him because the mendacity rapist that he’s has proven Carisi because the succesful ADA we all know him to be. The decide’s threats do little to rattle him particularly after Captain Benson has Maggie’s 20-year-old nightgown analyzed and finds traces of pre-ejaculate. Benson and Carisi typically butt heads over circumstantial proof however he’s prepared to work with Benson who has made it clear that she believes in Maggie.
Captain Benson’s fixed repetition of “I consider Maggie” reveals us precisely why she’s captain and why she’s devoted a long time of her life to this profession. She is strictly the sort of individual victims hunt down and really feel susceptible sufficient to open up to. That’s uncommon nowadays.
Carisi’s feedback about vetting Maggie aren’t taken frivolously contemplating that Olivia is already on Maggie’s aspect. Nonetheless, she makes it clear who the sufferer is and understands that Carisi is solely attempting to do his job.
“Excavation” – LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, Pictured: Mariska Hargitay as Capt. Olivia Benson. Ralph Bavaro/NBC ©2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Excavation does a terrific job of not portray Maggie as a one-dimensional character by making an attempt to put the blame on her alcoholism. Although it wasn’t addressed on this episode, the sexual abuse victim-turned-alcoholic should have had some impression on Olivia realizing her late mom went via the same expertise.
Finally, we uncover that the mom is complicit in her husband’s crimes, having made him write the journal to report his sexual abuse as a type of collateral. Benson, a mom herself, is rightfully disgusted and questions why she hadn’t reported her husband, reminding her that her daughter ought to’ve come first. The episode is well-spaced and doesn’t really feel like a plot compelled into 40 minutes.
How would you price this week’s episode? Do you just like the Benson-Carisi dynamic on instances? Let me know!
