The episode begins with the brutal beating of an out-of-town businessman in an upscale hotel. The investigation leads Benson and Stabler to a high-end male escort service managed by Leslie DeSantis.
Several high-priced male escorts are assaulted, and one is eventually murdered.
Modern re-watches often highlight a controversial aspect of the episode: Detective Benson’s initially harsh treatment of the male escorts. She compares selling one's body to selling drugs, reflecting the more rigid moral attitudes typical of early 2000s television. [S2E17] Folly
In a chilling final scene, after being arrested, Darlene attempts to manipulate Detective Stabler, taking his hand and asking him to "protect" her in prison, showcasing her complete detachment from reality. ⚖️ Cast & Key Guest Stars Significance Eddie Cahill Tommy Dowd Known for Friends (Tag Jones) and CSI: NY . Marguerite MacIntyre Darlene Sutton The "damsel" whose psychological delusion fuels the crimes. Patricia Kalember Leslie DeSantis
A comparison of how was portrayed in this era versus more recent SVU seasons. Information on where you can stream the episode right now. Season 2 - Folly (2001) - (S2E17) - Cast & Crew - TMDB The episode begins with the brutal beating of
The episode is cited as one of the "creepiest" of the early seasons due to the sheer banality of the couple—they appear to be a normal, wealthy pair whose "hobby" is calculated violence.
Dr. Emil Skoda (J.K. Simmons) provides a profile explaining that the couple's gratification comes from a staged rescue. Modern re-watches often highlight a controversial aspect of
Darlene would hire an escort to her hotel room. Gary would then "burst in," accuse the escort of trying to harm his wife, and brutally beat him while Darlene watched, gushing over her husband's "protection".