SVU clashes with the Marines over jurisdiction in a case involving the murder in New York of a pregnant soldier who claims she was raped in Iraq. During the investigation, Benson has traumat... Read allSVU clashes with the Marines over jurisdiction in a case involving the murder in New York of a pregnant soldier who claims she was raped in Iraq. During the investigation, Benson has traumatic flashbacks of her sexual assault.SVU clashes with the Marines over jurisdiction in a case involving the murder in New York of a pregnant soldier who claims she was raped in Iraq. During the investigation, Benson has traumatic flashbacks of her sexual assault.
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- TriviaWhen ADA Greylek is negotiating with Jag Officer Marcus, the scenes are filmed at the Fort Hamilton base located in Brooklyn, NY.
- GoofsThe victim, a U.S. Marine, is consistently referred to as going AWOL (Absent without leave). AWOL is an Army term. The Navy/Marine Corps term is "UA" (Unauthorized Absence).
- Quotes
Detective Olivia Benson: I was sexually assaulted six months ago.
Master Sgt. Dominic Pruitt: Quit kicking yourself.
Detective Olivia Benson: Well... that's easy to say and hard to do.
Master Sgt. Dominic Pruitt: Takes practice. You'll get there.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009)
"PTSD" is one of those Olivia-centric episodes, which sees her struggling with coping with the trauma from the events of Season 9's "Undercover" (fantastic episode by the way). Actually thought that her trauma was dealt with surprisingly well and wasn't the overly-melodramatic episode that the synopsis made me sound. It was the case, or at least the way it was handled, that was less good. Which is sad after such a big return to form with the previous episode "Persona."
There is a good deal that is good here. First and foremost, Mariska Hargitay is incredible with her more intense moments so vividly hard-hitting. The supporting cast are very good too, if not quite in Hargitay's league. The depiction of PTSD was vividly intense and moving and it didn't feel over the top. So much so that it is not really that surprising that Olivia finds the case difficult. Did appreciate that there was a better than expected balance of personal life and case, the former not being too over-bearing and actually realistic given the nature of the case.
It was great too to see more of Cragen, he tends to not be used enough, and also to see more of Fin's softer, caring side. He and Olivia gel very well here and that has been obvious with all the times they've worked together. There is emotional power and intensity, especially later on. On a visual level, the episode is solid and the intimacy of the photography doesn't get static or too filmed play-like. The music when used is not too over-emphatic and has a melancholic edge that is quite haunting. The direction is sympathetic enough without being leaden, while having enough momentum.
Was however not hugely enamoured by the overall storytelling and the case. "PTSD" did feel on the rushed side from trying to cram in too much in a too short space of time, which did mean that the story was not always as clear as it could have been. There is too much conclusion jumping, especially when prematurely concluding that a suspect is guilty without evidence or much ground to stand on.
Still dislike Greylek as a character, too aloof, full of herself and robotic, and Micaela McManus' wooden acting. Some of the writing could have been tighter.
Bottom line, not bad at all but not great. Neither one of the best or worst of this generally disappointing season. 6/10.
- TheLittleSongbird
- Nov 16, 2021
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- 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, New York, USA(Exterior - SUNY Maritime College.)
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- Runtime1 hour
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- 16:9 HD