Ep 15. D-Girl (1)

In Law & Order season 7 episode 15, titled "D-Girl (1)", the detectives of the Special Victims Unit are called to investigate a young actress who claims she was raped by a powerful movie executive. The actors in the episode are Jerry Orbach as Lennie Briscoe, Benjamin Bratt as Rey Curtis, S. Epatha Merkerson as Anita Van Buren, Jill Hennessy as Claire Kincaid, and Sam Waterston as Jack McCoy.

The episode begins with the young actress, named Robin Mosley, arriving in New York from her home in Georgia with big dreams of making it onto the big screen. She meets with a producer, Bobby Masconi, who sets up a meeting with powerful movie executive, Chris Roberts. During their meeting, Roberts makes advances towards Mosley and when she resists, he rapes her.

The SVU team is called in to investigate, with detectives Briscoe and Curtis working the case. They quickly discover that Roberts is a beloved figure in the movie industry, with many powerful contacts who are willing to protect him. Mosley's credibility is also called into question due to her aspirations for fame and her willingness to go to extreme lengths to make it onto the big screen.

As the investigation continues, the team uncovers a web of corruption within the movie industry, with Masconi as one of the key players who is willing to cover up Roberts' crimes in order to protect his own career. Meanwhile, ADA Kincaid must navigate the tricky waters of prosecuting a high-profile movie executive and dealing with the personal and professional consequences that come with taking on such a case.

The tension in "D-Girl (1)" builds as the clock ticks down towards the statute of limitations expiring on Mosley's rape case. The SVU team must race against the clock to find evidence to make a case against Roberts before time runs out. Along the way, they must also confront the harsh reality of the entertainment industry- that fame and success often come with a high price, and that those in power will do everything they can to protect their own.

Overall, "D-Girl (1)" is a powerful and thought-provoking episode that examines the darker side of Hollywood and the challenges faced by those seeking justice in a system that is often stacked against them. The writing and acting are both top-notch, with Orbach and Bratt bringing their trademark chemistry to the screen and Hennessy delivering a standout performance as the conflicted but determined ADA Kincaid. If you're a fan of Law & Order or crime dramas in general, this episode is not to be missed.