Becausethe Elliot Stabler we know and love now is not the one we originally started with.
In fact, he was kind of awful in the beginning.
Elliot Stablers Anger Ruled His Character
Theres no denying that Elliot is an important piece ofSVU.
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In the early seasons, Stabler was a jerk more often than not.
In nearlyevery episode, he slams a perp against the wall or yells in their faces.
But it often borders on police brutality, which is an especially hefty topic.
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
To make matters worse, no one in the bureau stops him from doing it.
It was pretty much every time.
And hes often proven wrong.
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Theres a very stark difference in his approach to the job and that of his colleagues, especially Olivia.
He seeks out revenge, and he desperately searches to take down the person who took his wifes life.
He reconnects with his mother and works on repairing their relationship while he still can.
They brought the light in an otherwise dark series.
Hes a better father,a better friend, a better partner, and an all-around better cop.
Law & Order SVUis available to stream on Hulu in the U.S.
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