"Stalked" is a clever thriller that illustrates the twists and turns that can be found in the typical SVU episode. The case starts out simply enough, with a murder that leads to a suspect--a psychopath whose penchant is bullying women into doing whatever he wants (which is generally dangerous and illegal deeds), and if they dare defy him, he kills them. He is a cold-blooded monster whose main weapon is terror, backed up by the threat of death, who views women as merely objects to be used. Strong-willed Detective Olivia Benson comes face to face with this predator in an intense scene in the SVU interrogation room. But the SVU, not having enough evidence to hold him at that time, has no choice but to let the suspect go. Unfortunately, once they finally do get the evidence they need, this psycho is already on the run, and now he's got Benson in his sights as his next victim.

Usually, when you have a strong female lead character in a cop series, it's just a matter of time before she becomes the target for a bad guy. And while SVU is no different in that regard, what's refreshing about "Stalked" is how this story is handled. Although she finds herself in mortal danger, at no time do the SVU writers ever treat Olivia Benson as a typical damsel in distress. She's a resourceful NYPD detective who never loses her cool. When the final confrontation between Olivia and her stalker comes, it's done with intelligence, while still being both gripping and creepy at the same time.