Benson and Brady’s Clash Proves We Need More ‘Law & Order’ Crossovers

There was a lot to appreciate in the latest Law & Ordercrossover episode, but hands down, one of the most compelling dynamics came from the fiery, emotionally charged clash between SVU’s Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Law & Order’s Jessica Brady (Maura Tierney). What starts as mutual respect between two powerful women in law enforcement quickly becomes tense after the murder of undercover officer Maria Recinos (Dani Montalvo), a victim with a haunting connection to Benson’s past. For Brady, the case stirs memories of a cold homicide she’s convinced is linked, and their shared emotional stakes spark both conflict and chemistry.