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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit · Season 2

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 2 episode 17: Folly

Aired 23 March 200144 minRated TV-14

7.9TMDB · 12 votesMark watched

Where to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 2 in Australia

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 2 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), Foxtel Now (subscription) and Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show), and free on 7plus. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $17.99 and Prime Video Store from $19.99.

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What happens in “Folly”

Male escorts are assaulted and one is murdered, and the police have a tough time finding the bizarre couple whose sexual fantasy has turned violent. The investigation uncovers a dangerous male escort service where the boss may have reasons for sending her staff on potentially deadly dates.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 17 of 21 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 16 first.
  • It runs about 44 minutes.
  • Directed by Jud Taylor, written by Todd Robinson.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (12 votes).

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit trailer

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Jud Taylor
Writer
Todd Robinson
Guest stars
Marguerite MacIntyre as Darlene SuttonSimon Jones as Darien MarshallEddie Cahill as Tommy DowdJ.K. Simmons as Dr. Emil SkodaColin Egglesfield as StevenSusan Stahnke as Hotel ManagerJason Harris as Leo the PhotographerDebra Eisenstadt as Lab Technician Ellen Matthews

Credits: TMDB.

More from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 2

Previous · S02E16Runaway2 March 2001
S02E18Next · S02E18Manhunt20 April 2001
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.