Fin's Brutal Assault Sparks Tension Between Benson and Longtime Partner

The Season 27 premiere of Law & Order: SVU, which aired on October 1st, 2025, was a dramatic and shocking episode that left fans reeling. Not only did the show kill off the beloved character of Captain Cragen, but Fin, the longtime detective, was also the victim of a brutal attack and robbery on his way home from the memorial service.

While Fin's injuries were not life-threatening, and he was able to play video games from his hospital bed by the end of the episode, the attack was a harrowing experience for both the character and the audience. According to actor Ice-T, Fin will not even be featured in the next episode, as the show focuses on his recovery.

The real twist, however, came when it was revealed that Fin had not informed his captain, Olivia Benson, that his service weapon had been stolen during the attack. Benson, played by Mariska Hargitay, did not take kindly to Fin's decision to keep this information from her, seeing it as a betrayal of their long-standing partnership.

The episode ended with Fin apologizing and vowing to win back Benson's trust, but it's clear that this rift between the two longtime colleagues will have lasting consequences as the season progresses. Fans of the show will be eager to see how this storyline unfolds and whether Benson and Fin can mend their relationship.