Ep 7. Anonymous
- October 21, 2010
- 47 min
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7.7 (112)
The episode Anonymous of Law & Order: UK season 2 revolves around a case in which a teenager is found dead inside his home. The episode starts with the discovery of the body by the victim's mother who had returned home after being away for a few days. The police immediately arrive at the scene and start investigating.
Detective Ronnie Brooks and his partner, Matt Devlin, are assigned to investigate the case. They begin by questioning the victim's mother and sister who are both shocked and surprised by the tragedy. The victim's computer is also seized and sent for forensic analysis. However, the investigation hits a dead end when the police are unable to trace any leads.
As the investigation progresses, the detectives discover that the victim was the victim of cyberbullying. They find out that someone had created a fake profile in his name on a social networking site and had been pretending to be him. The person who created the fake profile had been posting derogatory messages about the victim's family, friends and classmates. The victim had been receiving threatening messages and felt helpless.
As the detectives dig deeper, they discover that the person who had created the fake profile was someone who was close to the victim. The detectives discover that the victim's best friend had created the fake profile out of jealousy. The friend had been envious of the victim's popularity and had wanted to ruin his reputation.
The detectives interrogate the friend who initially denies any involvement but later confesses to the crime. He tells the detectives that he had only wanted to have a little fun and that he did not mean for anything serious to happen.
The episode highlights the dangers of social networking sites and the impact that cyberbullying can have on people's lives. It advocates for people to be responsible and careful while using social networking sites and to avoid creating fake profiles or spreading malicious content.
The acting performances in the episode are top-notch and the writing is excellent. The episode is able to convey the seriousness of the issue of cyberbullying without being preachy. It is a must-watch for anyone who is interested in the issue of cyberbullying and its impact on people's lives.
Overall, Law & Order: UK season 2 episode 7, Anonymous, is a riveting episode that showcases the impact of cyberbullying and the importance of being responsible while using social media. The episode leaves a lasting impact and is a must-watch for anyone who is concerned about the issue.