Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 17 Episode 8

Ep 8. Depravity Standard

  • TV14
  • November 18, 2015
  • 42 min
  • 7.1  (856)

The episode titled "Depravity Standard" opens with Sergeant Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and her team investigating a crime scene where a young woman was found raped and murdered in a public park. As they begin to gather evidence and interview witnesses, they discover that the victim was sexually active and had a history of drug abuse. This leads them to a suspect, a wealthy businessman named Jordan Hayes (Grant Shaud), who had a sexual relationship with the victim.

Hayes is initially cooperative with the investigation, but as the evidence mounts against him, he becomes increasingly defensive and combative. The detectives must navigate the murky waters of consensual sex, drug use, and power dynamics in their pursuit of justice for the victim.

Meanwhile, ADA Rafael Barba (Raúl Esparza) wrestles with the legal and ethical implications of pursuing a case against Hayes, who argues that the victim was a willing participant in their sexual encounters. Barba must prove that Hayes acted in a depraved manner in order to secure a conviction, but the defense team pulls out all the stops to discredit the victim's character and cast doubt on the prosecution's case.

As the trial heats up, Benson and her team uncover new evidence that connects Hayes to a larger criminal network involved in sex trafficking and exploitation. The case takes an emotional toll on the detectives, who are forced to confront their own biases and assumptions about victims of sexual assault.

Ultimately, the trial comes down to a battle of expert witnesses, as the defense and prosecution argue over what constitutes "depravity" in the eyes of the law. The verdict is a shocking twist that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

"Depravity Standard" is a powerful and thought-provoking episode that delves into the complexities of sexual violence and the legal system. With strong performances from the cast and a compelling storyline, it is sure to be a standout episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit's seventeenth season.

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  • First Aired
    November 18, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (856)