Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 24 Episode 9 Review: And A Trauma In A Pear Tree
In a nice turn of events, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 24 Episode 9, “And A Trauma In A Pear Tree” focuses on character development and less on a “case of the week.” This gives fans a real opportunity to enjoy their final outing with Detective Amanda Rollins.
Between weddings, new jobs, and a newfound sibling there doesn’t seem to be any time for crime — but it does still manage to lurk in the background.
What’s Next for Amanda Rollins?
First and foremost, the writers do a great job of giving Rollins the send-off from SVU that she deserves. This woman has given her whole career to chasing criminals of the worst kind.
Now it is time for her to chase happiness — as Olivia tells her in the final moments of this episode. And boy does she ever.
The first big part of this episode is devoted to Carisi and Rollins officially tying the knot in front of Olivia, Finn, and Velasco. It might be a simple courthouse wedding, but it’s honestly everything these two deserve.
It’s also a great nod to the fans that have stuck by and rooted for these two long before they ever officially started dating. Considering all we’ve been through to get us here, it’s a moment worth celebrating and relishing.
Marriage is definitely going to suit this pair very well.
One Last Collar
Despite being on a short little vacation with Noah, more on that later, Olivia manages to catch a case. She even calls Rollins in to help her do an undercover operation.
The whole thing reminds us why we love these two headstrong female cops so much. They haven’t always been in each other’s corners but the growth they’ve achieved over 12 years of working together comes out in how they handle this case.
It’s not just the case though, it’s also present in their little heart-to-heart about joy and happiness. Olivia comments that she is happy Rollins has found her forever person.
The most shocking part of this conversation comes when Rollins brings up Stabler and Olivia actually admits that at one point he was her whole world. Never fear, there is clear evidence that she’s simply living in denial that her feelings have gone away.
A Brother?
While the Elias Olsen trial is taking up the attention of Velasco, Carisi, and Muncy, Olivia is dealing with a personal crisis in the form of Noah’s half-brother. This is not a situation she ever suspected would come up and honestly, Noah’s excitement about it is contagious but so is Olivia’s apprehension.
Fans of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit are probably just as suspicious of this nice family as I am — at first. Sure, they’ve shown they are simply nice people, but I’m still not 100% convinced.
It’s great to see Noah have a bit more family than just his mom, but with these new connections come other feelings that Olivia doesn’t know how to deal with.
In the coming episodes, it’ll be nice to see where Noah’s relationship with Connor goes.
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit airs Thursdays at 9/8c on NBC.
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