Fans frequently point to this episode as a prime example of Olivia Benson's fierce, sometimes blinding loyalty to Elliot Stabler.

The episode pits Detective Olivia Benson against Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Casey Novak. Both let their extreme personal biases completely blur their professional judgment. 🎭 The Double Meaning of "Blinded"

She actively works against her own prosecutorial interests and even enlists a top defense attorney to represent Picard to ensure he goes to a mental health facility rather than prison. 3. Olivia Benson's Vengeful Blindness

Novak had a former fiancé who suffered from schizophrenia and tragically passed away. She subconsciously projects her desire to "save" her former partner onto the violent suspect, Picard.

[s9e7] Blinded «VERIFIED»

Fans frequently point to this episode as a prime example of Olivia Benson's fierce, sometimes blinding loyalty to Elliot Stabler.

The episode pits Detective Olivia Benson against Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Casey Novak. Both let their extreme personal biases completely blur their professional judgment. 🎭 The Double Meaning of "Blinded"

She actively works against her own prosecutorial interests and even enlists a top defense attorney to represent Picard to ensure he goes to a mental health facility rather than prison. 3. Olivia Benson's Vengeful Blindness

Novak had a former fiancé who suffered from schizophrenia and tragically passed away. She subconsciously projects her desire to "save" her former partner onto the violent suspect, Picard.