Saul Picard (played by guest star Arye Gross), a violent, schizophrenic artist who abducts a young girl.
Novak had a former fiancé who suffered from schizophrenia and tragically passed away. She subconsciously projects her desire to "save" her former partner onto the violent suspect, Picard. [S9E7] Blinded
The episode explores the thin line between active malice and severe psychotic breaks. Picard suffers from horrific delusions triggered by witnessing a past trauma involving his sister. Saul Picard (played by guest star Arye Gross),
Benson goes behind Novak's back to notify the FBI of Picard's location so they will extradite him. Furthermore, she betrays Casey's confidence by reporting Casey's past and personal interference to District Attorney Jack McCoy. 🔍 Core Themes & Reception [S9E7] Blinded