It is suggested throughout season 17 that Benson is in a relationship with Capt. The detectives go undercover, including Benson, Detective Monique Jeffries (Michelle Hurd), Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), Detective Odafin Fin Tutuola (Ice-T), and Detective John Munch (Richard Belzer) at the rave where Jill is expected to be where drugs are being passed around. If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. I have to step it up. Benson holds a press conference and admits that she lied on the witness stand. She is promoted to Captain in the 21st season. In "Post-Mortem Blues", she is brought before a grand jury to explain her admission and Lewis' death. Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. Also she believes she has a very high moral compass therefore anyone who doesn't agree with her point is wrong. Another time in 2010, she unintentionally inhaled steam coming from a boiling pot of poisonous mushrooms. Jill was invited by Lance Kanick, a convicted sex offender and pimp according to Captain Cragen, to go to a rave. According to Dodds, naming Olivia the new captain was one of the conditions to him stepping down. She is also able to read the Miranda rights in two or three other languages. Benson's problems are solved when Drake is killed during a courtroom shootout, but she still occasionally worries that Noah (played as an older child by Ryan Buggle) has inherited his father's violent tendencies. "When I decided to write the scene of the attempted rape, we just said, 'Well, you know we're going to have to go as close as possible.'" (SVU: "Murdered at a Bad Address", "Trick-Rolled At The Moulin'"), In 2010, Olivia was appointed to be the legal guardian of Gladys Dalton's cocaine afflicted premature daughter who passed away after Benson gave the doctors permission to perform surgery to try and save her life. Every time I see "Blinded" (9.07), I get angry. Stabler reassures her and tells her that it might work out if they both give it a try but Benson still refuses to kiss him, telling Stabler that she is not ready to be in a romantic relationship with anyone yet which upsets both of them. Benson was violently physically assaulted on the streets one night by gang members in front of a terrified Noah, with the gang members also attempting to murder both her and Noah but failing at this. [24] After taking custody of Noah, Benson learns that Noah's biological father is a pimp and serial rapist named John "Johnny D" Drake (Charles Halford), who trafficked, raped and murdered Noah's mother, Ellie Porter (Emma Greenwell). [68] During negotiations in April for a new contract, the duo attempted to receive a percentage of the show's profits as other high-profile Law & Order actors had done in the past. Inside Their Iconic Law & Order: SVU Relationship Jessica Sager Apr 2, 2021 Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni were the ultimate partners in. 28 Apr 2023 22:20:37 The last round had been narrowed down to six finalists. 4. At the end of the episode, after Rosten is imprisoned, Benson apologizes to Pruitt, admitting that she was a victim of sexual assault. When he taunts her that she doesn't "have the balls" to kill him, she loses control and beats him within an inch of his life with an iron rod. On the "Law & Order: SVU" subreddit, a fan writing under the handleu/Brizbizz22 listed out the reasons they think Benson will soon reach a breaking point: "Kat and Garland leaving the squad and [Benson] becoming short staffed; Her conflict with chief McGrath; All the L's they've taken on cases so far when it comes to the victims; Everything between her and Elliot. . Love the series but I can't stand Olivia Benson. 1 "favourite female television character".[80][81]. Lewis makes her watch while he rapes and tortures the mother of his attorney and kills a police officer who attempted to pull him over. She was born on February 7, 1968, which would make her 55 as of 2023. Olivia Benson can't catch a break in Season 23. Cookie Notice As a mother, Benson is caring and understanding but also strict when she needs to be. [65][66], In May 2009, after the show's tenth season, Hargitay and Meloni's contracts expired when they were reportedly making $375,000[67]$385,000 per episode. She ultimately joins Stabler's children in staging an intervention for him. Lewis is found guilty of kidnapping and assaulting a police officer, but the jury voices doubts about Benson's story and acquits him of attempted rape. When she was a detective, her badge number was #4015. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Benson and Stabler work together for over 12 years, until Stabler quits SVU in 2011 after he is forced to kill a 16-year-old girl who shot up the SVU squad room. In "Manhattan Transfer", they are forced to confirm their relationship when Tucker is accused by his own cousin, a priest of being complicit with a sex trafficking ring that has ties to Vice and the Catholic Church. She has a strong hatred for rapists, domestic and child abusers, pedophiles and child molesters, which she never hides. Catch up nowonPeacockandNBC. When the police came to the house after I was raped, The Wife asked when a female detective would be coming. Series creator Dick Wolf named his two lead detectives after his son, Elliot, and his daughter, Olivia. Dodds suffers a stroke after surgery and dies. However, he lied for her, as he had not actually been with her in the same room at the time.[42]. Scan this QR code to download the app now. In Season 7's "Fault,"SVU fans are served a double whammy when Benson is knifed by a kidnapper and her partner, Stabler (Christopher Meloni), is held at gunpoint. As a result of the brutal assault towards Benson, the case was taken over by the Bronx Special Victims Unit, with Mike Duarte leading the case. For the first 12 seasons of the show, she is partnered with Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni); after he resigns (offscreen) at the beginning of season 13, she is partnered with Nick Amaro (Danny Pino) until season 15, where Benson becomes the commanding officer of Manhattan SVU; first as Sergeant, then Lieutenant, and finally Captain. One of the conditions of the reduced charges is that he must give up his custody petition and agree to visit his daughter only in a supervised setting for the next three years. [1], In the Season 21 episode "Murdered at a Bad Address", Simon reaches out to Benson for the first time in years as his only remaining family, Tracy having left him and taken their children. In the season 5 episode "Lowdown", it is revealed Benson had a relationship with a murder victim who turned out to be gay and HIV positive. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. A fan says, She went all in for that undercover.. I think that the average lifespan of an SVU detective is four years because of the difficulty and stress involved. In the season 9 episode "Closet", the SVU squad are surprised to find out that Benson has been in a relationship with journalist Kurt Moss (Bill Pullman) for several months. Hargitay has deemed the storyline which saw Benson find her paternal family "probably the biggest thing that's ever happened to Olivia". Fan speculation exists over alleged sexual tension between Benson and Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot (Stephanie March), which Baer admits to indulging: "We read the fan sites. In Season 23, the show is led by Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), a longtime detective in the SVU. After arguing with ADA Sonya Paxton about alcoholism and seeing her drunk in court, she was moved to leave flowers at her mother's grave. It is later revealed that Lewis survived and is in prison awaiting trial. When the victim refuses she actually sneaks into her bedroom and steals her underwear. Adam Beach (Detective Chester . Benson walks off by herself looking for Jill. After completing her probationary period, Smythe recommended that Benson be transferred to the Sex Crimes Unit (later renamed the Special Victims Unit) because of her talent for dealing with victims. "Omg that look is so bad it's good . This makes her late for a case, which is frowned upon in the NYPD. While it's not a given that a person would have a breakdown in her shoes, it's not at all unlikely, either, and they've always just kind of glossed over the true mental health toll jobs like this take especially in the last few seasons.". There were plans for Benson to leave the series halfway during, Season 2: "They'll Have to Go Through Me" "The Number of Rats", Season 3: "The Song of Gregory Williams Yates". The duo, who Wolf believed had the perfect chemistry from the first time he saw them together, were his first choice. (SVU: "Surrender Benson"). When she returns to the squad room, the detective is shocked to discover Calvin waiting for her. Though Hargitay, who is best known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on NBC's . "Surrendering Noah" is an intense SVU episode for many reasons, but it ends in a rewarding moment for our favorite detective. In the episode "PTSD," while investigating the rape and murder of a female Marine, she is pushed against a wall while trying to break up a fight between suspect Master Sergeant Dominic Pruitt (Ryan Kwanten) and Lieutenant Gary Rosten (Dominic Fumusa), who is eventually revealed to be the killer. While Benson eventually pulls herself together, watching our typically-steely lady fall apart is a difficult moment for any SVU fan to watch. In "911," the episode that earned Hargitay an Emmy, Benson is forced to stay on the phone after a kidnapped child calls 9-1-1. From 1992 to May 1998, she was partnered with older officer Patrick Griffin (Anthony Edwards), who in 1992 testified on her behalf when she was accused of taking money and drugs during her first bust. Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) are responsible for some of the most memorable moments of the show; FBI Special Agent George Huang (BD Wong) helped piece together criminals' intent with his impressive smarts; and the show just wouldn't be the same without Sergeant Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (Ice-T) on the team. I think Olivia Benson has a lot of good moments that make her a role model for other women. When he taunts her, she loses control and beats him within an inch of his life with an iron rod. Once the case concluded and the criminal who had put a hit on her and Noah was arrested and imprisoned along with the gang members who assaulted her, Stabler drove her home and attempted to kiss her. By May 1998, she had received her detective's shield and was assigned to the 16th Precinct as a Detective 3rd Grade,[43] and was partnered with Det. He also told the outlet that he still has nightmares about Hargitay's performance in that scene, calling it "so haunting and intense.". [68] When the thirteenth season was about to air, initial reports indicated that Hargitay would appear in only the first 13 episodes. There's no doubt who we should choose Hargitay and Meloni." Well, I know what Im watching today! another fan weighed in. Benson is fluent in several languages, such as Italian, Spanish, Russian, and French. Cassidy leaves the precinct at the end of that episode. The midseason finale saw Olivia Benson's ( Mariska Hargitay) son Noah ( Ryan Buggle) disappear from a store on his biological grandma Sheila's ( Brooke Shields) watch. While one fan says, this is second to the episode where she and Stabler go to the swingers club.. She returns to work in the following episode, "Imprisoned Lives", which takes place two months later, but is still haunted by the experience. NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. Benson speaks some Spanish, Russian, Italian, and French. As a police squad closes in, Lewis shoots himself in the head right in front of her, while making it look like she killed him in cold blood. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Despite Benson clearly despising Tucker in the first fifteen seasons, her attitude and demeanor towards him changed dramatically in the sixteenth season before they officially started dating in the seventeenth season, despite several of her fellow detectives disapproving, particularly Rollins. Her career is threatened until SVU's temporary commanding officer, Lt. Declan Murphy (Donal Logue), tells the grand jury that he instructed Benson to lie in her press conference, thus clearing her of Lewis' death and possible perjury charges. She vehemently denies it and lies under oath that he had broken free of his restraints and lunged at her. They have a mutual respect for one another. Benson has been assaulted a large number of times on the job but is usually able to bounce back with little to no injuries. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, She became a detective with SVU in May 1998. A place to discuss one of the greatest TV Dramas, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. [9] Her mother's rapist, Joseph Hollister, later committed suicide. captain olivia benson is trying so hard not to end up with a detective olivia benson (or elliot stabler) on her squad I think it's telling that her squad presently has *no* partners. She is rescued by SVU colleague Fin Tutuola (Ice-T), who gets there just in time to stop Harris from raping her. When Lewis does not release the girl, Benson tracks him down and surrenders to him. Benson is an Aquarius due her birthday being February 7th. However, his name was cleared after it is revealed that he was framed by Captain Julia Millfield (Kim Delaney), who believed (incorrectly) that he sexually assaulted her sister when they were in high school. Upon the conclusion of their joint operation, the two share drinks before Benson returns to New York. Although Benson is typically the one solving cases and consoling victims, she's found herself in danger several times over the show's run. Just as he is about to rape her, she breaks free and attacks, handcuffs him, and holds him at gunpoint. One of the worst SVU villains of all time, William Lewis, kidnaps Benson and locks her away in a remote cabin in the woods. When Warner asks Benson if she had been raped, she replies, "It was the closest I've ever come.". Benson's life has been a hard one. Benson's long-time partner and best friend leaves without notice; she receives the surprising news at work. [46] Cragen announces that Benson has been approved to remain at SVU (it was feared she would be reassigned); at the end of the episode, Cragen reveals his impending retirement from the NYPD, making Benson SVU's acting commanding officer. Reddit user u/okonthefarm also noted that Mariska Hargitay herself is "a dedicated advocate for mental health," which makes the possibility of Benson addressing her mental health struggles a lot more likely from our point of view. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Williams encourages people to commit heinous acts by questioning their responses to authority. Mike Dodds is made Acting Commanding Officer. [44] Following Stabler's resignation, she is partnered with Det. [12], Benson is a graduate of Siena College. While Benson has only been portrayed in relationships with men, she has, according to lesbian entertainment website AfterEllen.com, "attracted a large lesbian following". In subsequent seasons, Lewis' name becomes a kind of code for an intensely dangerous situation, and Benson admits that her trauma and ordeal with him will always be a part of her. But it does show how far she is willing to go to help her victims. While Bensler gets out alive in the end, the entire episode keeps fans on the edge of their seat. Despite her request being denied, a judge granted permanent custody of Noah to Benson after both of Noah's biological parents were killed, with his mother being murdered and his father being shot to death by Amaro in defense after a courtroom shoot off. She often worries about how Noah will turn out due to his biological parents dodgy past as criminals but is frequently reassured that he will turn out fine due to her great parenting and having custody of Noah since he was a baby. The Benson Moment On Law & Order: SVU That Went Too Far. Despite her tenacity, some fans think that Season 23 has Benson on a path toward a mental breakdown from all the current stress she's dealing with. In the season 11 episode "Perverted," Benson becomes the prime suspect in the sexual mutilation and murder of a biker gang member. Article continues below advertisement Source: NBC In the season 14 premiere, Benson shares a kiss with Cassidy after she tells him she is not the same person from 13 years before, when they had a brief sexual relationship. Garth Ancier, then head of NBC Entertainment, agreed, and the rest of the panel assembled voiced their assent. But Stabler spots her first, calling out her name, and she runs. [69] However, two months later it was officially reported that both their contracts had been renewed for two more years. Benson told Tutuola to tell Churlish to see her about a job, eventually hiring Churlish to take the position previously held by Rollins. Olivia Benson is one of the most iconic heroes on television, but this Law & Order: SVU moment involving the detective took things too far for some fans. For the female lead Benson Samantha Mathis, Reiko Aylesworth, and Hargitay were being considered. Even a lawyer is involved as well named Ted Bolger. (SVU: "Smut"). Olivia tries to track her down but discovers she's gone missing. [17], Benson had a younger half-brother named Simon Marsden (Michael Weston). The relationship continues until Brian leaves . When Lowe is accused of taking advantage of several young women, Benson gradually comes to believe that despite its consensual nature, their relationship was actually sexual abuse, due to the power differential and age difference. I want to be strong like Olivia. I'm actually kind of worried for her.". Simon sought her help in keeping his family intact but this failed. What It Could Mean For The Organized Crime Crossover. In "Unintended Consequences", Benson lets Porter visit and spend time with Noah. Why Law & Order: SVU Season 23 Has Fans Seriously Worried About Olivia Benson. Simon makes his way into her life again in 2012, this time with a family of his own, including a daughter he named Olivia after her aunt. I just wanna know does any one else see what l see? After a few nail-biting empty rounds, Lewis shoots himself after telling Benson that the last thing she'll ever see before dying is the horrific scene in front of her. Benson goes to Sheila's cabin in Franconia, New Hampshire to rescue Noah. [8], Hargitay has stated that her favorite SVU scene occurs in the season 7 episode "Fault", when Benson is faced with the possibility of losing Stabler: "Lou Diamond Phillips [a murderous kidnapper] has a gun to Elliot's head. Afterward, Benson developed a severe case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but has been receiving counseling for the assault and has been seen dealing with it more constructively. She has arrested three of Noah's biological relatives (his parents. (. "[8] Of their partnership, Baer assessed that: "They both represent the feelings that we feel simultaneously when we hear about these cases. One of the most controversial episodes of "SVU" came in Season 9, with Benson and Detective Fin Tutuola (Ice-T) going undercover at a women's prison to investigate rape allegations against a male corrections officer. Benson is reinstated after SVU breaks up the sex trafficking ring and Tucker is cleared. She is rescued by her fellow detectives moments later, and Cragen puts her on mandatory leave so she can recover. [41], Benson joined the NYPD in 1992, and was trained by Sergeant Karen Smythe (Khandi Alexander) at the 55th Precinct in the Bronx. This left her with a huge black eye. (SVU: "Intoxicated"), Senior Detectives: Elliot Stabler John Munch Odafin Tutuola Olivia Benson Amanda Rollins, Junior Detectives: Olivia Benson Monique Jeffries Odafin Tutuola Chester Lake Amanda Rollins Nick Amaro Dominick Carisi, Jr. Katriona Tamin Joe Velasco Grace Muncy, Squad Supervisors: John Munch Olivia Benson Odafin Tutuola, Commanding Officers: Donald Cragen Olivia Benson Christian Garland. Benson appears on five episodes of Law & Order, one episode of Law & Order: Trial by Jury, three episodes of Chicago P.D. Assistant District Attorneys: Alexandra Cabot Casey Novak Kim Greylek Rafael Barba Peter Stone Dominick Carisi, Jr. In "Scavenger," Benson and the SVU attempt to track down an active serial killer who leaves clues throughout the city in a Zodiac Killer-esque fashion. She begins seeing a therapist, Dr. Peter Lindstrom (Bill Irwin), to cope with the trauma. [50], Following the events of "Manhattan Transfer", Benson is relieved of her duties as Commanding Officer of SVU, largely due to her (personal) involvement with now-Captain Tucker, who becomes a person of interest in a complex sex trafficking case SVU stumbled upon. He then holds her hostage for four days, burning her with cigarettes and wire hangers. [18] A year later, however, she learns that he was in fact murdered by a gang of prostitutes who rob and kill their clients with heroin and fentanyl which happened before Benson left that voicemail. and our Omg that look is so bad its good, another fan added. Even though their relationship does not work out, however, Benson is still saddened when Tucker commits suicide after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. At the time of the rape, Serena had been working in the cafeteria of Columbia University. In a later episode, "Intoxicated", Benson mentions being engaged briefly when she was 16 to one of her mother's students; when her mother found out, she broke a bottle of vodka and went after her with it. During a heated exchange with Amaro, he pointedly asks her whether she can ever forgive Lewis; she does not answer, and he apologizes. She battles evil, avenges her mother, faces her demons but refuses to date them. Fans Debate 'Law & Order: SVU' Promotion. Benson's promotion is one of the more happily intense SVU episodes. Haden and Benson begin their relationship at the end of the episode, "Official Story". Benson has been part of the "Law & Order: SVU" team since the show first aired, so it makes sense that she'd be a fan favorite to this day. During the trial of a serial rapist and murderer, the culprit grabs an officer's gun, takes her hostage, and attempts to escape the deliberation. That hair and outfit was a hot mess even by 2000s standards.. Its always nice to revisit older episodes ofLaw & Order: SVU, especially when detectives go undercover. It's the classic Benson bob, a little pop of color from the shirt, but otherwise all business. Years later, Benson reunites with her former fianc, true crime podcaster Burton Lowe (Aidan Quinn), while they are both investigating a cold case, and they sleep together. At the end of "Intent", Benson gets a call from Porter telling her that Noah has been kidnapped in the mall. Having overcome a history of abuse and addiction within her family, Detective Lindsay is a compassionate and sensitive character with a knack for connecting with victims and earning their trust. After Velasco was cleared of all charges, Tutuola firmly told him that he didn't have to show any of his loyalty to him or Churlish but to Benson. Benson was partnered with Detective Elliot Stabler ( Christopher Meloni ), serving as the junior member of the pair. When the children are taken by the City because of Simon's criminal background, Benson calls defense attorney Bayard Ellis (Andre Braugher), an old friend of hers, to help Simon and Tracy get the children back. The popular NBC police procedural drama follows a unit of the NYPD focused on investigating sexually-based crimes and can often be hard to watch. With the premiere of season 21, Hargitay's Benson became the longest running prime-time live-action character of all time, surpassing the record held by Gunsmoke's Marshall Matt Dillon and Kelsey Grammer's character Frasier Crane from Cheers and Frasier, as well as Belzers John Munch, who was a regular character for 22 seasons (7 on Homicide: Life on the Street and 15 on SVU).[3][4]. With his hostage watching, Lewis at first attempts to rape Benson, but changes his mind when she refuses to show him fear; instead, he forces her to play Russian roulette with him.

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