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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S27E21 — Monster

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 27•Episode 21

Monster

8.4/10 · 271 votesMay 14, 202643 min

Ranked #2 of 21 in Season 27•+0.5 vs season avg

A procedural mistake made during the rescue of a kidnapped boy causes the case to collapse in court. As Griffin gets closer to the truth about Tynan, he finds himself in grave danger.

Directed byBrenna Malloy

Written byMichele Fazekas

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Cast7

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

Ice-T

Ice-T

Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Kelli Giddish

Kelli Giddish

Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

Aimé Donna Kelly

Aimé Donna Kelly

Renee Curry

Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane

Terry Bruno

Corey Cott

Corey Cott

Jake Griffin

Crew3

Michele Fazekas

Michele Fazekas

Writer

B

Brenna Malloy

Director

J

Jonathan Herron

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Monster" is episode 21 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27. It scored 8.4/10 from 271 votes, ranking #2 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Brenna Malloy and written by Michele Fazekas, it aired on May 14, 2026.

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