Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 23 episode 21 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Audrey, struggling with her faith and marital fidelity, confesses to planning adultery but is later raped. SVU investigates, initially suspecting her lover, Vince. The case takes a turn towards the church, where two priests, Father Duffy and Father Regis, become persons of interest due to the confessional seal. A sting operation results in Father Duffy's arrest, but he maintains his innocence. Investigations reveal Father Regis' troubled past and his pattern of raping women who confessed adultery. He's arrested and defrocked after a recorded confession. Concurrently, Burton, grappling with his alcoholism and past transgressions, seeks amends, including with Detective Olivia, and accepts a plea deal for his actions.
Full Episode S23E21 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Audrey confess in the church?
Audrey confesses to planning adultery but reveals she was raped.
Who is Burton and what is his struggle?
Burton is an alcoholic attending AA meetings, working on making amends for past wrongs.
How does SVU get involved in Audrey's case?
SVU starts investigating after learning about her rape and affair with her neighbor Vince.
What is the significance of Father Duffy and Father Regis in the investigation?
They are priests who may have information about the rape due to the confessional seal, leading to a suspicion of their involvement.
What method does SVU use to try and catch the rapist priest?
SVU uses a sting operation, with a detective confessing to a priest about being alone and vulnerable.
What is Father Duffy's predicament in custody?
Father Duffy struggles with maintaining his priestly vows of confidentiality while being suspected of rape.
How is Father Regis connected to the rape?
Father Regis has a history of raping women who confess to adultery, matching the pattern of Audrey's case.
What happens to Father Regis after his arrest?
Father Regis is defrocked and pleads guilty to multiple rapes.
What plea deal does Burton accept?
Burton accepts a plea deal