Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 7 Episode 14 Taboo
- TV14
- January 17, 2006
- 43 min
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8.1 (954)
The episode "Taboo" of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 7 is a gripping and intense hour of TV that explores the dark depths of human behavior. In this episode, the SVU team investigates a series of brutal rapes and murders that all seem to be connected to a BDSM community.
The episode begins with a young woman named Nikki coming to the precinct to report a rape. She tells the SVU detectives that she met a man named Rick at a BDSM club, and they had consensual sex. However, when she told him to stop, he didn't listen and continued to assault her. Nikki is traumatized, and the detectives promise to do everything they can to track down the perpetrator.
As the investigation continues, the detectives learn that Nikki's case may not be an isolated incident. They discover a string of similar assaults and murders that all seem to be linked to the same BDSM community. The team starts to uncover a web of secrecy and shame that surrounds the BDSM world, making it difficult for victims to come forward and seek justice.
The SVU team interviews several members of the BDSM community to try and gather more information. They learn that there is a code of conduct within the community, and that consent is always the top priority. However, some members of the community feel that their lifestyle is misunderstood and discriminated against, and that the police are quick to judge them. This adds an intriguing layer of tension to the investigation and raises the stakes for the detectives.
As the detectives continue to piece together the evidence, they begin to suspect that one member of the BDSM community may be responsible for the assaults and murders. This leads to a tense confrontation and a surprising twist that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
Overall, the episode "Taboo" is a powerful and thought-provoking hour of television that explores complex themes of consent, shame, and secrecy. The performances of the lead actors are strong and the writing is sharp and engaging, making this episode a standout in the series. Fans of Law & Order: SVU will not want to miss this episode, which is sure to leave a lasting impression.
