Netflix has released Law and Order SVU Season 17. The fans are excited to binge watch and cry over our favorite characters.

I know personally it took me about three days to finish all twenty-three episodes. Over the course of those three days, I cried, laughed and smiled during the whole season.

Olivia Benson played by Mariska Hargitay has stolen America’s heart from the very beginning. We’ve seen her grow into the beautiful Lieutenant. She’s able to do it all while being a strong female detective and being a single parent. Her job has her in a role of power over other males within their task force to show that women can lead.

Amanda Rollins played by Kelli Giddish grew into the detective that we all wanted her to be. She still struggles and battles with her dysfunctional family. Even though, she might have overstepped her boundaries with her higher-ups. She did it with good intentions. I was surprised that she became a mother.

Fin Tutuola played by Ice-T. He has a quiet soul but when he speaks, it’s important. He has such a hard exterior but over the years, we learn that he has a son. His son, Ken wants to adopt a child which means Tutuola will have a grandson. He is my favorite character because the way he approaches each crime with a passion to protect and serve the people of New York City.

Sonny (Dominick) Carisi, Jr played by Peter Scanavino. He had a rocky start. It was difficult for him to transfer into a sensitive unit. He didn’t understand how to approach it but throughout this season, we see him become emotionally involved with each crime and dedicated to what he does.

The newest character that enters back on the scene is Mike Dodds played by Andy Karl. He is set up to fail when he is entering a air-tight unit. But his big heart is pure and we understand that in the finale episode. ( Do not worry, I will not spoil for those who need to watch still. ) His actions saves a woman's life. We all love the hero.

Each character has changed through these twenty-three episodes. We feel for all of these victims on the show. I can relate my own experiences to what happens in the episode. All of these sex crimes are relevant and need to be more aware to people that. Sexual assault is not a joke. Law and Order SVU does a great job of doing that.