Ep 3. Contrapasso

The episode "Contrapasso" is the third installment of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 19. The episode starts with a woman named Leah, who is startled when someone walks up behind her as she's working in her fiancé's art studio. The man introduces himself as Ramon, the artist's former assistant and the two hit it off. After a night of passion with Leah, Ramon steals her fiance's artwork and makes his way to Italy. Meanwhile, the International Investigations Bureau is called in after two American teenage girls are found brutally murdered in a ditch outside of Rome.

The SVU team works closely with the Italian police to track down the killer and bring him to justice. The investigation leads them to Ramon, who they believe is responsible for the murders. However, they discover that Ramon is also a victim of a sex trafficking ring, and he was forced to commit the murders as part of a gang initiation.

As the team works tirelessly to free Ramon from the grip of the gang, they must also work to bring the real killers to justice. Along the way, they face many challenges, including language barriers and cultural differences.

This episode also delves into the personal lives of the team, including Amanda Rollins' struggle with her sister's addiction, and Olivia Benson's ongoing custody battle with her abusive ex-husband. Despite these personal struggles, the team remains focused on solving the case and bringing justice to the victims and their families.

Overall, Contrapasso is a thrilling episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit that deals with themes of international crime, sex trafficking, and the resilience of the human spirit. The team's dedication to their work and to each other is on full display in this episode, and viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the investigation unfold.