S4·E17 Privilege

Episode recap

In the fourth season episode titled Privilege, detectives from the Special Victims Unit investigate the death of a young female film student. The victim was discovered wearing a maid's uniform, and while the circumstances of her death initially suggest a suicide, the detectives find the situation to be highly suspicious. As the investigation progresses, the authorities learn that the woman had recently ended a relationship with a boyfriend who is described as both very rich and powerful. The detectives must navigate the complexities of this connection as they determine whether the death was truly self-inflicted or the result of foul play. The episode explores the intersection of wealth, influence, and the pursuit of justice within the criminal justice system.