Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 18 Episode 16

Ep 16. The Newsroom

  • TV14
  • April 26, 2017
  • 42 min
  • 8.0  (789)

The Newsroom follows the detectives of the Special Victims Unit as they investigate a high-profile rape case involving a prominent news anchor, Roger Dunbar. As the investigation unfolds, the SVU team discovers that the case may be more complicated than they initially thought, as they uncover a web of lies, cover-ups, and deceit. The episode opens with Dunbar being accused of rape by a young intern, who claims that he forced himself on her while they were alone in his office.

The SVU team takes on the case with full force, and they quickly discover that Dunbar is a beloved figure in the news industry, with many powerful connections who are eager to protect him at all costs. The detectives must navigate this web of influence as they search for the truth about what happened in that office.

As the investigation progresses, the SVU team discovers that there are several possible suspects in the case, including Dunbar's own colleagues and even the victim's own brother. The detectives must sort through the evidence and the various motives of each suspect as they work to uncover the truth.

Meanwhile, ADA Barba is under intense pressure from the media and from his own superiors to bring Dunbar to justice. Barba must juggle the demands of the case with his own personal convictions about the importance of justice and the role of the media in shaping public opinion.

As the tension in the episode builds, the detectives discover that there is more at stake in this case than just one victim's trauma. The case is a microcosm of the power dynamics and systemic issues that plague the news industry and society as a whole. The SVU team must not only bring Dunbar to justice but also confront the larger issues that underlie this case.

In the end, The Newsroom is a dramatic and thought-provoking episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit that examines the intersections of power, privilege, and justice in the modern media landscape. The episode will keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they follow the twists and turns of the investigation, and will leave them with much to ponder about the complex issues addressed in the episode.

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  • First Aired
    April 26, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (789)