Law & Order SVU “The Long Arm Of The Witness” Discussion Topic

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 Here is the discussion topic for Law & Order SVU, “The Long Arm Of The Witness” which aired on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 9PM ET on NBC.  Wentworth Miller returned as Isaiah Holmes,  as did  Elizabeth Marvel as Rita Calhoun. 

The episode was fast paced yet gave all the key players the chance to contribute to moving the story forward.   I enjoy episodes like this which feature the ensemble while at the same time having the guest stars shine as well.   

Elizabeth Marvel is always marvelous (pardon the pun) as Rita Calhoun, despite the fact that Calhoun is defending some of the worst scumbag clients.  Rita’s true feelings are exposed when she admits they won’t let her “into the ring” to fight and that if Benson stays on the wrong side of this, she’ll be marginalized for the rest of her career.  She then tells Benson to “lie back and pretend you’re enjoying it.”   I don't think Benson will be taking Rita's advice any time soon.    

It was nice to see Wentworth Miller return in a role that “checks every diversity box.”  

Rita Calhoun is defending a man accused of rape, and the fix was in as the case was assigned to a sympathetic judge, Chip Gallagher.  But just because the case was dismissed didn’t mean that Carisi couldn’t attempt to establish a pattern of behavior with the judge to expose the judge’s bias and past sexual assaults.  Luckily for Carisi, he knows ADA Holmes – recently promoted to the Brooklyn DA’s Civil Rights Unit. Holmes has a past with Gallagher and this points Carisi and the SVU in the right direction to dig up some of the judge’s past nasty indiscretions.   The judge also has his sights on becoming the New York Attorney General,  making this a politically touchy situation. 

While a few past victims take the risk and testify against Gallagher, it’s Holmes who gets Gallagher to incriminate himself in the men’s bathroom, and Holmes records the encounter.     Gallagher  accepts a plea deal worked out with Calhoun and Carisi, but gets the surprise of his life when the presiding judge decides to disregard the deal and impose a much stiffer sentence, shutting down the judges political career.   Will Carisi suffer any blowback from him taking on Gallagher?   Gallagher lofted some hefty insults at him, but will Gallagher have any power left to get revenge?  

The next new episode is February 19, 2021. 

 What did you think of the episode? Comments welcome - join the discussion!

Law & Order SVU “The Long Arm Of The Witness” Photos

Here are photos for Law & Order SVU, “The Long Arm Of The Witness” airing on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 9PM ET on NBC. The photos feature Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, Jamie Gray Hyder, and Michelle Peters as Francine. 

 Photos by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC 2020 NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Law & Order SVU “The Long Arm Of The Witness” Promo

Here is the promo for Law & Order SVU, “The Long Arm Of The Witness” airing on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 9PM ET on NBC.

 

Law & Order SVU “Turn Me On Take Me Private” Discussion Topic

More courtroom drama, and Kat gets her feelings about the case out in the open at the end. Here is the discussion topic for Law & Order SVU, “Turn Me On Take Me Private” which aired on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9PM ET on NBC. 

What did you think of the episode? I’m having slight difficulty with the “shaky cam” - too much camera movement makes it hard to watch at times. Your comments about the episode are welcome - join the discussion!

Law & Order SVU “Turn Me On Take Me Private” Photos

Here are photos from Law & Order SVU, “Turn Me On Take Me Private” which will air on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9PM ET on NBC. The photos feature Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Peter Scanavino, Jamie Gray Hyder, Eva Noblezada as Zoey Carrera, Marisa Brau-Reyes as Counselor Edwina Myerson, and Alex Brightman as Gabe Miller. 

Photos by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC   2020 NBCUniversal Media, LLC 

Law & Order SVU “Turn Me On Take Me Private” Promo

Here is the promo for Law & Order SVU, “Turn Me On Take Me Private” airing Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9PM ET on NBC.

 

Law & Order SVU “Sightless In A Savage Land” Discussion Topic

“It's a new dawn

 It's a new day 

It's a new life for me 

And I'm feeling good” 

 Song “Feeling Good” by Anthony Newley & Leslie Bricusse 

 for “The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd”

“Sightless In A Savage Land” was Law & Order SVU’s first episode of 2021.  It opened with our favorite SVU characters, showing how they are bringing in the new year.  Everyone seems to be coping and “feeling good” – as good as things can be, considering what’s been going on the past year.  They each bring in the New Year in their own way:   Benson is enjoying time at home with Noah,  Kat brings some bubbly to a close female friend,  Rollins and Carisi are spending time together at her place,  and  Fin is ready to “pop the question”. But Fin, along with the rest of the squad, have their plans interrupted as duty calls.   

The episode also featured ADA Sonny Carisi and Counselor Rafael Barba on opposite sides of a case, and Fin is in the thick of it, requiring him to testify in court.  It’s great to have Barba back again, and even better, that he’s opposing Carisi – mentor vs. mentee. 

The outcome: The jury deliberated for 6 hours, and Mickey was found guilty – man 2.   Fin DID pop the question and Phoebe said YES – with one condition: no more herbal teas. 

What did you think of the episode? Comments and discussion welcome!

Law & Order SVU “Sightless In A Savage Land” Photos

Here are photos from Law & Order SVU “Sightless In A Savage Land” which will air on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 9PM ET on NBC. The photos feature Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, Jamie Gray Hyder, Raúl Esparza, Brett Parks as Michael "Mickey" Davis, and Charlotte and Vivian Cabell as Jesse Murphy Rollins. 

 Photos by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC 2020 NBCUniversal Media, LLC

 Photos by: NBC 2021 NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Law & Order SVU “The Long Arm Of The Witness” Episode Information

Here are the details for a new episode of Law & Order SVU, “The Long Arm Of The Witness”. 

Law & Order SVU “The Long Arm Of The Witness” Air Date January 21, 2021 (9 PM ET/8C Thursday NBC) 

Carisi takes on a powerful judge when he inexplicably dismisses the rape case of a university student. Guest starring Wentworth Miller, Elizabeth Marvel and Josh Stamberg. TV-14 |

New Recaps & Reviews Suspended Until Further Notice

It is with much sadness that I announce I am suspending posting any recaps and reviews for any new episodes until further notice. I have an inner ear condition which can cause visual disturbances and vertigo. As a result, it’s become impossible to view the episode and type while I watch. I will continue to provide episode details released by the network, advance photos and video clips for the episodes as they become available, and any other relevant content. I’m considering posting a discussion topic for each episode to allow fans to continue to provide feedback. All previous content will remain. 

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