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"
Benson goes behind Novak's back to notify the FBI of Picard's location so they will extradite him. Furthermore, she betrays Casey's confidence by reporting Casey's past and personal interference to District Attorney Jack McCoy. 🔍 Core Themes & Reception [S9E7] Blinded
Benson is furious that Novak is attempting to help the man who severely injured her partner. The episode pits Detective Olivia Benson against Assistant
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 [S9E7] Blinded
Olivia wants the maximum punishment possible for Picard and explicitly wants to see him sent to Louisiana, where he would face the death penalty for his crimes.
Saul Picard (played by guest star Arye Gross), a violent, schizophrenic artist who abducts a young girl.