The problem with this episode is that it creates more plot points than it's able to wrap up.
The moral debate on how to deal with pedophiles who control their urges was presented through two complex characters, Eric and Berlin. Eric is conflicted with thoughts of abusing his own stepbrother, while Berlin mentors him in not abusing children. It's suggested but not confirmed that the stepbrother has been abused. The ending reveals Berlin killed Eric precisely because he had actually abused another child. Berlin also harasses Stabler by publishing his daughter's picture online. In the end, we're stuck with characters who are complex and coherent, but insubstantial.
It's still a very thrilling episode, though.
The moral debate on how to deal with pedophiles who control their urges was presented through two complex characters, Eric and Berlin. Eric is conflicted with thoughts of abusing his own stepbrother, while Berlin mentors him in not abusing children. It's suggested but not confirmed that the stepbrother has been abused. The ending reveals Berlin killed Eric precisely because he had actually abused another child. Berlin also harasses Stabler by publishing his daughter's picture online. In the end, we're stuck with characters who are complex and coherent, but insubstantial.
It's still a very thrilling episode, though.