Following the trial, Stone reveals to Benson that he is leaving the SVU. He admits that his personal feelings for her clouded his professional judgment, leading him to compromise his ethics. He tells her he must move on before he is "blinded again".
The finale was noted by critics and fans for its "unethical" turn, showing the squad willing to break the law to stop a "super-villain". Critical Reception SVU Finale Recap: Stone Cold - TVLine Law and Order SVU - Season 20Eps24
Miller is revealed to be the attorney for the victim's grieving family, placing him right in the center of the investigation. He continues to harass Benson, even subtly threatening her son, Noah. Following the trial, Stone reveals to Benson that
Lacking concrete evidence to convict Miller for the murder, ADA Peter Stone (Philip Winchester) collaborates with defense attorney Nikki Staines (Callie Thorne) to orchestrate a plan to frame him. While the scheme successfully leads to a guilty verdict, it relies on manufactured evidence—a move that deeply disturbs Benson when she discovers the truth. Key Departures and Character Arcs The finale was noted by critics and fans
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