“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!
