[s9e17] Authority Now

The Law & Order: SVU episode is one of the series' most iconic, largely due to Robin Williams’ chilling guest performance as Merritt Rook.

The episode explores the terrifying ease with which people obey figures of authority, even when asked to do something unethical or illegal. [S9E17] Authority

For a deeper dive, you can read the full recap of the episode’s plot and tropes on or explore the historical context of the "sheep" metaphor on Medium . Law & Order SVU — s9e17 Authority | by FauxCrimeInTime The Law & Order: SVU episode is one

: A caller posing as a police officer would convince restaurant managers to conduct invasive strip searches on employees or customers under the guise of an investigation. Law & Order SVU — s9e17 Authority |

: Beneath Rook’s intellectual crusade is a personal tragedy; his wife and unborn child died during childbirth, a loss he blames on a doctor's incompetence. He later psychologically manipulated that doctor into committing suicide. Memorable Moments