WARNING!

SPOILERS For 2025’sLaw & Order&SVUCrossover, “Playing With Fire.”

Throughout theLaw & Ordercrossover, Benson and the Homicide Unit were on the same side.

Benson and Stabler in a kitchen looking at a phone in Law and Order: Organized Crime

Later, the conflict intensifies when Benson is the one to get too aggressive with a suspect.

Brady tells her to dial it back, leaving Benson feeling annoyed and insulted.

However, this conflict goes beyond bruised egos.

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Thus, they are in continuous conflict despite being on the same side.

Both women have purely good intentions rather than anyone trying to cover up the truth.

Additionally, the women care deeply about each other as people despite their continued clashes.

Sara Gilbert’s Darlene looking panicked at a kitchen table from The Conners season 7 episode 6

This is especially striking in the scene where Brady suggests Benson recuse herself from the case.

Obviously, it would quickly become boring if she butted heads with Brady over this issue every week.

TheLaw and Orderfranchise should build in more mini-crossovers.

2025 Law & Order & SVU Crossover Benson and Brady standing with hands on hips

Brady could reluctantly call Benson in to consult on such cases.

Similarly, Benson could consult Brady when chasing a serial rapist who kills their victims.

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