Law & Order Season 24, Episode 2 brings a thrilling crossover with SVU as Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) makes a surprising appearance.
Titled “The Perfect Man,” the episode follows the murder investigation of an AI dating app founder. Detectives Shaw and Riley lead the case, while Benson steps in as a key witness for the defense, adding unexpected twists to the courtroom drama.
Here’s a complete guide to the cast, guest stars, and characters in Law & Order Season 24, Episode 2:
Main Cast & Guest Stars in Law & Order Season 24, Episode 2
1. Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson
Law & Order: SVU icon Mariska Hargitay guest stars as Captain Olivia Benson in this episode.
Benson arrives to share crucial information with Nolan Price and Samantha Maroun about Laura, a woman with a tragic past. She reveals that Laura was raped three years ago, and her traumatic experience might explain her involvement in the murder.
Benson testifies that Laura attempted to seek police protection from Tyler, who was stalking her. However, authorities failed to act, potentially pushing Laura to her breaking point.
Beyond her long-running role in SVU, Hargitay is also known for her performances in Leaving Las Vegas, Lake Placid, and Can’t Hurry Love.
2. Hugh Dancy as Nolan Price
Hugh Dancy returns as Executive Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price.
In this episode, Nolan clashes with Benson after learning about Laura’s past trauma. He argues that Laura’s history doesn’t justify her actions, emphasizing that the evidence indicates she killed Tyler in cold blood.
Dancy is best known for his role as Will Graham in NBC’s Hannibal, along with appearances in Ella Enchanted and The Path.
Reid Scott reprises his role as Detective Vincent Riley, Jalen Shaw’s dedicated partner.
In The Perfect Man, Riley and Shaw follow multiple leads before identifying Laura as the primary suspect in Tyler Miller’s death.
Scott is recognized for his roles in Veep, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and My Boys.
The case centers on the death of Tyler Miller, the founder of a popular AI dating app. As Shaw and Riley investigate, they uncover a complex web of obsession, trauma, and missed opportunities by law enforcement.
Captain Benson’s testimony reveals Laura’s desperate attempts to get help and how her unresolved trauma might have led to the murder. However, Nolan Price remains steadfast in his pursuit of justice, arguing that Laura’s actions were premeditated.
The episode delivers emotional testimony, intense courtroom moments, and a closer look at how trauma and justice intersect.
Law & Order Season 24 airs Thursdays on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
