Even though justice was served in the end , a lot happens in this episode that'll break your heart.
4 Reviews
It's a bettersweet episode ...
AngelCullen13 November 2020
Nothing black or white
TheLittleSongbird31 May 2022
Really admired already "Gray" on first watch for even daring to tackle the subjects of alcohol and campus rape, both extremely relevant and tough subjects that need to be addressed more (hence why the campus rape subject was done a number of times since yet with different attitudes depicted, with varied success. Soya Paxton was a polarising character in the fandom and still is, count me in as someone that liked her. Despite being described as antagonistic, at least she had personality and her points of view were understandable.
"Gray" has always struck me as a very good episode, if not quite exceptional. As far as the inconsistent Season 12 goes, to me it is one of the better episodes and the best since "Merchandise" (though not as good). Paxton's return was done very well, and the two major issues were well handled. While Season 8's "Responsible" covered alcohol abuse with more breadth, "Gray" has the much stronger case. As far as the campus rape stories for the show go, this is one of the better ones too.
Almost everything is good. The production values are slick and have a subtle grit, with an intimacy to the photography without being too claustrophobic. The music isn't used too much and doesn't get too melodramatic. The direction has enough taut urgency when needed while giving the case breathing space.
The script is taut, with no extraneous fat, and provokes a lot of tension. The story is shocking and wrenches the gut. Actually thought the subjects of alcohol abuse and campus rape were handled well, brave subjects not talked about enough at the time and in need of being. Uncompromising but not laid on too thick. The alcohol abuse is particularly well handled and comes over as relatable, enough to make one get help if they have a problem with it.
Christine lahti makes a welcome return and the tensions that come with her are refreshing. Stabler's personal life is not soapy or over emphasised for the first time in forever. In terms of the acting, the regulars and support are all great.
Did however find the ending on the abrupt side.
Plus Stabler behaves too much like a jerk, his treatment of Paxton was uncalled for and not deserved.
Overall, very good. 8/10.
"Gray" has always struck me as a very good episode, if not quite exceptional. As far as the inconsistent Season 12 goes, to me it is one of the better episodes and the best since "Merchandise" (though not as good). Paxton's return was done very well, and the two major issues were well handled. While Season 8's "Responsible" covered alcohol abuse with more breadth, "Gray" has the much stronger case. As far as the campus rape stories for the show go, this is one of the better ones too.
Almost everything is good. The production values are slick and have a subtle grit, with an intimacy to the photography without being too claustrophobic. The music isn't used too much and doesn't get too melodramatic. The direction has enough taut urgency when needed while giving the case breathing space.
The script is taut, with no extraneous fat, and provokes a lot of tension. The story is shocking and wrenches the gut. Actually thought the subjects of alcohol abuse and campus rape were handled well, brave subjects not talked about enough at the time and in need of being. Uncompromising but not laid on too thick. The alcohol abuse is particularly well handled and comes over as relatable, enough to make one get help if they have a problem with it.
Christine lahti makes a welcome return and the tensions that come with her are refreshing. Stabler's personal life is not soapy or over emphasised for the first time in forever. In terms of the acting, the regulars and support are all great.
Did however find the ending on the abrupt side.
Plus Stabler behaves too much like a jerk, his treatment of Paxton was uncalled for and not deserved.
Overall, very good. 8/10.
Christine Lahti returns
bkoganbing9 August 2013
Warning: Spoilers
This episode marked Christine Lahti's return as ADA Sonya Paxton and she resumes her oil and water relationship with Christopher Meloni. In fact it's Meloni who gets this case going against Charlie Barnett who is quite the player on campus.
At an anti-rape rally in which his daughter is an organizer she gets her father to be a speaker. But during the course of the rally Barnett gets denounced as a serial rapist and gets arrested right there.
Would that proving it was as easy. Many of us victims never came forward and now there is a lack of forensic evidence. One of them does come forward and as it turns out Barnett helped induce a miscarriage for his child. There I won't go into because his method is the key to the whole show.
Barnett is one good looking, lucky, and evil dude. Luck is the key here and a good defense attorney CCH Pounder.
They do get him in the end, but how is because a tragedy gives the SVU squad all the evidence they need.
At an anti-rape rally in which his daughter is an organizer she gets her father to be a speaker. But during the course of the rally Barnett gets denounced as a serial rapist and gets arrested right there.
Would that proving it was as easy. Many of us victims never came forward and now there is a lack of forensic evidence. One of them does come forward and as it turns out Barnett helped induce a miscarriage for his child. There I won't go into because his method is the key to the whole show.
Barnett is one good looking, lucky, and evil dude. Luck is the key here and a good defense attorney CCH Pounder.
They do get him in the end, but how is because a tragedy gives the SVU squad all the evidence they need.
Dark Eyes
yazguloner8 July 2021
"The cops ask me, if my tights show my body too much?"
It is the projection of these stereotypes and prejudices that makes Law and Order Svu special.
The dialogue between the judge and the victim is amazing...
It's like a mirror of the system and patterns. Moreover, even woman ensure that these patterns continue...
Paxton... Awesome...
It is the projection of these stereotypes and prejudices that makes Law and Order Svu special.
The dialogue between the judge and the victim is amazing...
It's like a mirror of the system and patterns. Moreover, even woman ensure that these patterns continue...
Paxton... Awesome...
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