Ep 14. Collateral Damages
- TV14
- February 17, 2016
- 42 min
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8.6 (877)
Detective Olivia Benson and her team of Special Victims Unit detectives return for another gripping episode in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 17. Episode 14, titled "Collateral Damages," tackles an issue at the heart of contemporary society: police brutality and accountability.
The episode opens with a startling scene of a Black man, Jamal, being beaten by police officers outside of a club in downtown New York. The SVU team are soon on the scene and Jamal's brutal treatment becomes the focus of their investigation. The episode then follows the team as they navigate the complicated web of contemporary police brutality cases, including corrupt police officers and the difficulty of holding those in power accountable for their actions.
Throughout the episode, the team is faced with difficult ethical and moral dilemmas as they attempt to bring justice to Jamal and his family, while also grappling with the systemic nature of police brutality. The investigation takes them deep into the heart of police corruption and brutality, as they attempt to uncover the truth behind Jamal's beating, and the larger societal issue of police brutality.
As the episode unfolds, tensions rise both in the police department and on the streets of New York, as protestors demand justice for Jamal and the many others who have been victimized by police brutality. The episode explores the complex relationships between law enforcement, the community, and the media, as well as the profound impact that these things can have on ongoing police brutality cases.
As tensions continue to escalate, the SVU team finds themselves in the middle of a violent clash between protestors and law enforcement, and must work together to restore order and ensure justice is served. The episode ultimately ends with a visceral message about the important of accountability, truth, and justice, and leaves viewers with a powerful call to action.
Overall, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 17 episode 14 is a gripping and timely exploration of the difficult and painful reality of police brutality and the importance of accountability in the face of injustice.
