It is a strong chapter on masculinity and hardness in Sports. Like the problems of masculinity in the military, these situations are difficult and tragic. The damage is too much.
The locality of Cedric Jones (Winston Duke), who came to New York from his hometown for his talent, is presented in parallel with Amanda.
Both are from the same town. This strong bond between them will be important in solving the case.
The interrogation scene where Eddie Thorpe (Greg Finley)'s secret is revealed, Olivia's power of inquiry must be said in one word: it's amazing.
Amanda, on the other hand, has a culture shock after making a quick exit from town in NY. She uses it to solve borrowed money problems with the same problem, she. He gambles so she can pay off her debt.
This vicious circle is just like paying off credit card debt by borrowing from a credit card.
Amanda retaliates with a little vengeance for what the crushing urbanites (Nate Davis) have done to her. Cedric, on the other hand, responds by punishing himself for what has been done to him.
Amanda's problems are an intimate story that fits the "these are their stories" rhetoric. Like Stabler's family and kids, like Nick's divorce...
Amanda and Cedric are in New York looking for the big victory that will fix everything.
Ps. For a while, I thought Olivia would leave Svu too, after watching episodes in the Amanda and Nick center. Just like Cragen and Munch... I thought it was a flag change. Then I woke up from this nightmare covered in blood and sweat. I love Nick and Amanda too. But, we all know that Olivia belongs to Svu and Svu belongs to Olivia.