The SVU squad faces a frustratingly elusive case in this week’s episode, “Aperture.” Airing Thursday, the story begins with a disturbing incident witnessed through a window: a clear assault, yet when the detectives arrive, the victim is nowhere to be found.
The lack of a victim presents a major hurdle for the team. Proving an assault without the victim’s testimony isn’t easy. The episode explores the challenges of such cases, throwing in a twist of voyeurism as the detectives work through a maze of relationships and possible motives.
The pressure mounts when the victim’s family receives extortion threats, suddenly suggesting a motive for the victim’s disappearance. The extortion attempt also presents the squad with a surprising suspect. “Aperture” is the 21st episode of “Law & Order: SVU’s” 26th season, airing Thursday at 9:00 PM ET on NBC.
