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Assaulting Reality - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - ‎Apple TV [S17E21] Assaulting Reality

" Assaulting Reality " is the 21st episode of of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , which first aired on May 11, 2016. The episode serves as a commentary on the ethics of reality television, specifically targeting the high-pressure and often manipulative environments of dating shows. Episode Overview or common fan critiques of the episode's structure

: It is revealed that the producers and staff members like Lizzie Bauer were aware of the incident but chose to film and edit it for maximum drama rather than intervene. Episode Overview : It is revealed that the

: Graham Turco eventually pleads guilty to the rape, sparing Melanie from a public trial. Melanie leaves the show feeling disillusioned, realizing the "love" she thought she found was manufactured for the cameras. Cast & Guest Stars Mariska Hargitay as Lieutenant Olivia Benson Larisa Oleynik as Lizzie Bauer (Producer) Wendie Malick as Regina Prince (Producer) Michael Gross as Jeffrey Prince (Producer) John Magaro as Keith Musio Thematic Elements