The fifth episode of the 12th season of "SVU" is a little too "preachy" as it takes the (usual) liberal take on the evils of big business, this time attacking soft drink companies as being responsible for leading an attempt to control the world's water supply. The suspicious discovery of a body in a fountain leads the SVU team to the halls of academia and the mansion of a wealthy dowager, played by veteran character actress Rosemary Harris, who had a business relationship with the murder victim.
Harris, who has been introduced to the younger generation as Peter Parker's "Aunt May" in the "Spiderman" movies, is extremely good as the unforgiving aunt of one of the suspects, played by guest star Amanda Brookss.
The final scene in the hospital between Harris and Brooks demonstrates the aunt's true character, leaving the viewer to be sympathetic to the niece who is revealed to be the actual murderer.
Harris, who has been introduced to the younger generation as Peter Parker's "Aunt May" in the "Spiderman" movies, is extremely good as the unforgiving aunt of one of the suspects, played by guest star Amanda Brookss.
The final scene in the hospital between Harris and Brooks demonstrates the aunt's true character, leaving the viewer to be sympathetic to the niece who is revealed to be the actual murderer.