Strong, nuanced female characters working together in high-stakes environments is always exciting to see. Having Trial Division Chief Lorraine Maxwell return on Law & Order: SVU would certainly add to that dynamic. The collaboration between Lorraine & Capt. Olivia Benson (as well as between Betty Buckley & Mariska Hargitay) is marked by a sense of respect for each other’s expertise, while also challenging each other to think in new ways.
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