Ep 9. Control

Detective Olivia Benson and Detective Elliot Stabler investigate a case involving a young girl who has been abducted from her bedroom and dropped off at a playground with no memory of what happened to her. As they dig deeper into the case, they discover that the girl's parents may be involved in her kidnapping and are hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Casey Novak deals with the aftermath of a controversial case involving a man who was acquitted of raping a woman due to a technicality. She is determined to take him down but is met with resistance from her colleagues who believe that they cannot win the case. As the two storylines intertwine, the detectives and ADA Novak must navigate through a complex web of lies and deceit in order to bring justice to the victims in both cases. The episode touches on themes of power dynamics, control, and the flaws in the criminal justice system. As always, the show highlights the resilience of survivors and the dedication of those who seek to bring them justice.