Ep 13. Wednesday's Child
- TV14
- February 5, 2014
- 42 min
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7.7 (789)
The episode "Wednesday's Child" of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit's fifteenth season, follows SVU detectives Olivia Benson and Nick Amaro as they investigate the abduction of a six-year-old girl and a fatal shooting of an FBI agent. The case quickly escalates as the detectives discover that the young girl, Zoe, had been kidnapped by a notorious criminal named Johnny Drake, who is on the FBI's most wanted list.
As the team delves deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of corruption within the FBI, and must navigate through the agency's secrecy and reluctance to cooperate with the NYPD. Meanwhile, the girl's mother, Karen, struggles with her own guilt and past mistakes as she becomes an essential part of the investigation.
Throughout the episode, tensions rise as the FBI tries to take control of the case and SVU detective Amanda Rollins uncovers a personal connection to the shooter. As they race against time to find the missing child, the team must also confront their own personal demons and moral dilemmas.
The episode explores themes of family, loyalty, and justice as the detectives work to bring Zoe home and bring justice to those responsible for the kidnapping and murder. The intense storyline is supported by excellent performances by the cast, particularly Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson and Ice-T as Odafin Tutuola. Overall, "Wednesday's Child" is a thrilling and emotionally charged episode that highlights the complexities of the criminal justice system and the importance of family and community support.