[s9e7] Blinded < Full 2024 >

The episode pits Detective Olivia Benson against Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Casey Novak. Both let their extreme personal biases completely blur their professional judgment. 🎭 The Double Meaning of "Blinded"

Stabler is literally blinded for most of the episode due to his head injury. This triggers a protective, vengeful streak in his partner, Olivia Benson. 2. Casey Novak's Emotional Blindness [S9E7] Blinded

Novak had a former fiancé who suffered from schizophrenia and tragically passed away. She subconsciously projects her desire to "save" her former partner onto the violent suspect, Picard. The episode pits Detective Olivia Benson against Assistant

Olivia wants the maximum punishment possible for Picard and explicitly wants to see him sent to Louisiana, where he would face the death penalty for his crimes. This triggers a protective, vengeful streak in his

Novak desperately wants to prove that Picard is incompetent to stand trial due to his mental illness.