The episode begins with the brutal beating of an out-of-town businessman in an upscale hotel. The investigation leads Benson and Stabler to a high-end male escort service managed by Leslie DeSantis.
The episode is cited as one of the "creepiest" of the early seasons due to the sheer banality of the couple—they appear to be a normal, wealthy pair whose "hobby" is calculated violence. [S2E17] Folly
" Folly " is the 17th episode of 's second season, originally airing on March 23, 2001. It is widely remembered for its disturbing exploration of extreme sexual fantasies and the vulnerabilities of male sex workers. 🔍 Plot Overview The episode begins with the brutal beating of
Dr. Emil Skoda (J.K. Simmons) provides a profile explaining that the couple's gratification comes from a staged rescue. " Folly " is the 17th episode of
The detectives eventually link the violence to a married couple, Gary and Darlene Sutton , who have been hiring escorts to enact a twisted "damsel in distress" fantasy. 🎭 The "Twist" and Psychological Profile
Several high-priced male escorts are assaulted, and one is eventually murdered.