SinceLaw & Order: SVUs debut in 1999,Mariska Hargitayhas portrayed the beloved character of Olivia Benson.
A compassionate advocate for victims, Benson ensures that survivors are treated with care and empathy.
Hargitay also portrays Benson with a fierceness who ensures criminals are brought to swift justice.
Hargitays performance as Benson has rightfully earned her the title as televisions longest-running detective.
The episode earned Hargitay an Emmy for her performance and is undoubtedly one of SVUs best episodes.
This episode marked the first episode without Stablers presence and sees a surprisingly emotional moment from Benson.
It wouldnt be until the series premiere ofLaw & Order: Organized Crimethat Benson and Stabler would reunite.
The episode sees Benson nearly snap and murder Lewis and the trauma the experience inflicts on her.
Benson is nearly sexually assaulted by Lewis when he instead forces her into a game of Russian Roulette.
After a couple of intense rounds, Lewis shoots himself in the face, taunting Benson one last time.
This episode raises the stakes double-fold in the saga between Lewis and Benson.
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