Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 20 Episode 15

Ep 15. Brothel

  • TV14
  • February 14, 2019
  • 41 min
  • 8.0  (598)

Brothel is the fifteenth episode of the twentieth season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The episode is a crime procedural drama that follows a New York City police detective squad, known as the Special Victims Unit, as they investigate cases involving sexual assault and violence. The episode is directed by Alex Chapple, written by Julie Martin, and was first aired on February 14, 2019, on NBC.

The episode begins with the team investigating a case of a missing girl, Maya, who was seen leaving a bar with a man. The team soon learns that the bar is actually a brothel that caters to wealthy clients. The brothel is run by a woman named Zara, who is known for orchestrating and managing a network of prostitutes. As the team delves deeper into the case, they discover that Maya is not the only girl who vanished from the brothel.

Detectives Olivia Benson and Amanda Rollins bring in Zara for questioning, but she denies any involvement in the disappearance of Maya. However, it is clear to the detectives that Zara has an extensive network of contacts in the city who help her maintain her business. Meanwhile, Detective Carisi goes undercover as a client to gather more information about the brothel and its operations.

As the investigation progresses, the team learns that Maya was actually being groomed by Zara to become a prostitute. The detectives also discover that Maya had a history of mental health issues and had been living in a group home. In an attempt to track down Maya, the team visits the group home and speak to Maya's former roommate, who reveals that Maya was fascinated by the brothel and had expressed a desire to work there.

As the investigation reaches a critical juncture, the team receives a tip about Maya's whereabouts. They track her down to a warehouse, where she is discovered with a man who claims to have rescued her from the brothel. However, Maya's behavior suggests that she is traumatized and unwilling to talk about her ordeal.

The detectives bring Maya in for questioning, but she remains uncooperative. Benson and Rollins work tirelessly to gain her trust, and eventually, Maya confides in them about the abuse she suffered at the brothel. Maya's testimony leads to the arrest of Zara and her associates.

In the end, the episode highlights the difficult realities faced by vulnerable young women who are lured into the sex trade. It also highlights the importance of tirelessly investigating and bringing to justice those who exploit and abuse others for their own gain. The episode is a powerful testament to the strength and perseverance of the Special Victims Unit detectives as they fight to bring justice to those who have been victimized by sexual violence and exploitation.

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  • First Aired
    February 14, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    41 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (598)