Ep 1. What Happens in Puglia

Detective Elliot Stabler returns to the NYPD after a devastating personal loss. However, the city and police department are in a vastly different state than when he left. Stabler teams up with Detective Ayanna Bell to take on a powerful organized crime syndicate in New York City. The show kicks off with the first episode, titled "What Happens in Puglia."

Set in the heart of Little Italy, the episode begins with a bang when an explosion rocks a popular restaurant. The investigators arrive on the scene to find several dead and many injured. As the team reviews the security footage, they make the connection that the restaurant shared a connection to a powerful Calabrian mob.

Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, is a man living with immense guilt after his wife's murder. His journey in the premiere takes him to Italy, where he stumbles upon a young mafia prince who has run away from his family and becomes a part of the witness protection program. The team discovers that the explosion was a message to the young Prince.

Detective Bell, played by Danielle Moné Truitt, is an experienced investigator and a mother of three. She is also tasked with shaping Stabler after his long break from the force. Bell is an expert in crime-fighting and does not bow down to her authority figures; she is confident in her approach to the job and plays by the books.

As Stabler and Bell investigate their way through the tangled Calabrian mafia web, the series offers some stunning visuals of the stunning Italian countryside. The show's narrative takes the viewers on a ride to explore the connections woven between the Italian mob and the New York City mafia, all while the investigators are galvanized in taking the down the powerful Italian criminal organization.

As the investigation progresses, the stakes get higher, and the detectives are faced with difficult decisions. Stabler, who's dealing with his past traumas, begins falling under the influence of the case's many twists and turns. Bell's unwavering determination becomes a beacon of light in a dark investigation.

In a finale that promises to leave audiences riveted, the detectives could face unbearable heartbreak and unimaginable dilemmas. The premiere of Law & Order: Organized Crime's sets the stage for a thrilling, addictive, and well-crafted series that breaks away from the crime drama norm, making it a show not to miss.

Overall, Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 1 Episode 1 titled "What Happens in Puglia" offers viewers an intriguing, emotional and action-packed premiere that explores the nuances of the Calabrian and New York City mafias intricately. The investigative duo of Stabler and Bell aims to take down a powerful crime syndicate while dealing with their own personal issues, making the show a thrilling tale that is not to be missed.