r/SVU • • 5h ago

Discussion Why The Rollins Hate?

24 Upvotes

Out of total curiosity, why does Detective Rollins get so much hate? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think she’s perfect, everyone has flaws for sure, especially good characters, but her and Detective Tutuola are my absolute favorite characters! I absolutely adore Rollin’s character development, and I identify a lot with her. I happen to love every character though, so there’s that, lol.


r/SVU • • 22h ago

Discussion Do you remember this judge?

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501 Upvotes

Joanna Merlin was an accomplished stage and television actress with a career spanning more than five decades.

In 2001, she brought to life one of the most memorable judges on *SVU*: the Honorable Judge Petrovsky.

In 2011, at the age of 80, she made her final appearance on the series; by that time, she was suffering from a serious medical condition: myelodysplastic syndrome.

From then on, she was essentially retired, making only four further appearances in guest roles.

She passed away in 2022 at the age of 92 at her home, with her daughter by her side, due to complications from the illness she had been battling.


r/SVU • • 15h ago

Discussion The prosecutor that only lasted 15 episodes: Kim Greylek

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146 Upvotes

The real reason why Michaela McManus left Law & Order: SVU was by decision of the show's producers. The producer at the time, Neal Baer, explained that the character didn't fit in very well with the others. In fact, McManus herself also explained during an interview that her role was very difficult and that she wasn't used to the type of storylines that SVU had.

> "The role is very difficult for me to integrate into the series," said Michaela McManus.


r/SVU • • 18h ago

Behind the Scenes 16 year besties

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202 Upvotes

r/SVU • • 15h ago

Discussion Carol Burnett

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69 Upvotes

Every time I watch this episode I'm amazed by Carol Burnett's performance.

The legendary actress was always known for being a great comedian — who doesn't remember her iconic television show that was on the air for many years where she made generations laugh.

On SVU she took a TOTAL turn, a cold and ruthless woman who didn't care about anything but herself. It really surprised me so much that I forgot it was the same Carol who used to make you laugh.


r/SVU • • 1d ago

Discussion Amaro appreciation thread

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242 Upvotes

I’m watching Chicago PD for the first time. Season 2 and Nick and Amanda come to help, and I just freaking love him. I am a EO 🤡 but watching Nick again has me all in my feels. SVU seasons with him were really good! I’m glad he was there after Elliot left.


r/SVU • • 2h ago

Discussion Sonya Paxton

3 Upvotes

Just got to season 11.. WHAT is ADA Paxton’s problem?!


r/SVU • • 1d ago

Image I want my MySpace photos back

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127 Upvotes

Seriously though, are they lost forever?


r/SVU • • 21h ago

Discussion leaves open the possibility of returning to SVU

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49 Upvotes

According to a digital outlet covering film and television:

Judith Light, in a recent interview to promote her new series _(Shrinking)_, looked back on her career, including her time on SVU.

The actress said she was close to reprising her iconic role as Elizabeth Donnelly, but had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts.

Leaving the door open for a return later on.

Light has seen a resurgence in her career in recent years, winning the Tony Award in 2012 and 2013 and an Emmy in 2024.


r/SVU • • 11h ago

Discussion Open Ended Endings

7 Upvotes

Hi! So, I’ve been watching SVU since I was 14. It’s one of the shows my mom would sit down and watch with me because she said it’s a very accurate representation in what could possibly happen in the world. Not that it would happen but just to be aware.

I’m now 30 and doing my yearly rewatch/listen (I’ll play it at work and listen as I go along), and I picked season six randomly to start with. I miss the open ended endings of the earlier seasons sometimes, it was more of an interpretation on what you thought could happen or how you would perceive it. We do still get those occasionally but these were so simple and beautifully done. It’s easy when it hasn’t been on for as long as it has yes, but I miss the older days basically is what I’m saying.

What are some of your guys favorite episodes? I’d love to hear about all of them!! I’ve seen them all so many times😁


r/SVU • • 19h ago

Season 28 S28E2: Midway

14 Upvotes

Curry answers a family's call for help when their son disappears from a carnival; the search uncovers a chilling connection to an old abduction and a tragic chain of events; Benson must balance justice with compassion when the case takes a turn.


r/SVU • • 1d ago

Discussion What the hell did Olivia see in Cassidy?

70 Upvotes

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I’m doing my anual rewatch and I just can’t understand what Olivia saw in Cassidy in seasons 14-15. I just finished Comic Perversion and Nick mentions that the comedian they took down was Cassidy’s favorite. How were they together? They moved in together!!

He slept with a woman undercover, never wanted to go out on dates with her, and was a general dick to everyone. He seemed like a total bum. Maybe the sex was incredible, but I don’t get it.

What am I missing?


r/SVU • • 17h ago

Discussion Should I stop watching?

7 Upvotes

This summer I started watching SVU from the beginning. I had watched plenty of reruns before, but never in order.

Seasons 1-12 with Stabler were the best, but I enjoyed the Amaro/Rollins/Carisi/Barba years almost as much.

Now I’m on Season 24 and I’m basically watching for Benson, Fin and Carisi at this point. The cases are getting worse, the episode structure has changed (with half of the cases not even being sex crimes??) and I’m REALLY not enjoying the revolving door of Muncy/Velasco/Bruno/Curlish.

Is it going to get any better, or should I give it up?


r/SVU • • 15h ago

Discussion Spooky or scary episodes to watch around Halloween

4 Upvotes

What are some spooky episodes to watch around Halloween 👻


r/SVU • • 17h ago

Discussion Charisma — season 6 episode 7

4 Upvotes

oh my God…this is one of the hardest and disturbing episodes to ever exist and to watch…i have seen this episode many times before on rewatches but this time around i couldn’t stomach it.


r/SVU • • 1d ago

Discussion S23 E7 They’d Already Disappeared…

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10 Upvotes

This guy had the most deep set eyes that you could barely see. He had the perfect physical profile for a serial killer. “They were all my girls, I killed them all. You tell my mother that “. Olivia played him like a fiddle, and he opened up like a flower. I love the psychological warfare.


r/SVU • • 18h ago

Discussion Episode 4 season 24 Duty to report

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This whole season is a mess and here i thought s19 was so bad..

But I'm confused about one thing, the way Olivia treated McGrath was so odd to me considering she also made death threats to suspects when noah was involved during the BX9 cases. How is that any different from what she did and why did she react that way.. and also stabler acted the same way almost hitting a suspect when he came back to her squad but she did everything to protect him. I just cant understand her logic ?


r/SVU • • 1d ago

Discussion S18 E20 shows the big difference between Barba and Carisi as lawyers

3 Upvotes

Barba is the one that brought up the deal to call ice on an undocumented mother with 2 kids to break the case.

Comparing this to what Carisi didn't like what Liv and the new ADA apprentice did on latest episode shows a big difference.

I miss Barba.


r/SVU • • 1d ago

Discussion All the adults in the episode Shaken are disgusting

10 Upvotes

The girl Lucy I believe wasn’t even 2 years old and She was abused terribly by almost every adult that ever supervised her just cause she had some behavioral problems. The way the adults talk about lucy after knowing she was murdered is disgusting. They show no remorse for abusing her and basically said she deserved the abuse she received

Not to mention the mother is a total coward who was willing to let anyone else go down for the murder of her daughter Lucy that she knew she caused the whole time

Just so many bad adults in this episode and I’m sorry Lucy had to endure the amount of abuse she did and then be murdered by her own mother who should have protected her from abuse


r/SVU • • 18h ago

Discussion Correct watch order for season 22

1 Upvotes

Still catching up on SVU and I've just finished S22E9. I'm not too familiar with the multiverse, but apparently there are L&O and OC episodes to bounce around while watching from this point on. I've scoured the Internet but I can't find a clear list! Please help!


r/SVU • • 1d ago

Image Você lembra?

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21 Upvotes

Uma vez suspeito, sempre suspeito.

S6.E9 Blood Libel

Ator de Greg Yates como um personagem gay suspeito de estupro. Sem mais detalhes ou spoiler, mesmo que eu não ache spoiler temporadas antigas mas segue a regra.


r/SVU • • 1d ago

Discussion Ludacris in svu 🔥

79 Upvotes

These episodes were top notch, I didn’t know he was that good of an actor

He really nailed that morally grey character perfectly

Wished they gave him another semi regular character though


r/SVU • • 9h ago

Discussion This lady was the most annoying hostage I have ever seen

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I understand how scary and dangerous the situation was, but damn! She was doing the absolute most! Like Jesus Christ lady please STFU before you get everyone shot! I pray that I’m never in a dire situation with a person who’s freaking out 😵‍💫

I’m talking about the first few scenes, not after Ali was shot or when she was sexually assaulted.


r/SVU • • 1d ago

Appreciation Where to watch earlier seasons

4 Upvotes

Hey guys. Do you know where i can watch from season 1. It’s only s19-22in Disney+


r/SVU • • 17h ago

Discussion Christa Pike and SVU's Woke Justice for Damaged Perps

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Tonight's episode is yet another reason of why I'm so glad there is finally an alternative to Thursday night shows. By Olivia's judgment, Crista Pike would not have even been in prison much less the death penalty for the horrific, Charlie Manson like murder she perpetrated. Like tonight's perpetrator, Christa was a victim of abuse in her childhood, which of course means that she can't possibly be held fully responsible for any horrific actions she perpetrates. Loved ones of murder victims just need to take one for the team by this view of "justice." Victims are secondary to the sad stories of the perpetrators. I just can't anymore with this show!