Law & Order: SVU - Barba Takes the Stand (Episode Highlight)

The prosecutor becomes the defendant as Barba goes to trial.
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Law & Order: SVU - Barba Takes the Stand (Episode Highlight)

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[joewhitehead]

There’s a difference between feeling guilty & actually being guilty

[TranzparentMethods]

Raul Esparza is one of the best actors I've ever seen on screen, you can always see his brain working through his eyes. Like the "Oh, crap, we're goners on this case", or "We got this case." His eyes are a true window to his soul.

[XxWolfdudexX]

“i did what i thought was right”
i’m crying

[mopkbh]

Rafael Barba is the best ADA that SVU has had. Period. I’m done with the show.

[lunareclipse]

I cried for 2 hours straight after he left and I'm still crying I dont think the show will ever be the same without Barba. He was a smart, witty, compassionate, caring one of the best characters on the show and I’m glad he was on it ☺️ but he could possibly come back they writers left the door open but for now lets grab the tissues we got a lot crying to do 😭😢 Raul you will be missed! We ♥ U! You are apart of the SVU family I hope you come back maybe for 1 or 2 episodes. I am glad I got the honor to meet you on set along with Kelli and Peter. I remember you saying you had spaghetti 9 times last week. We will all miss you dearly 😊😣

[roseredmayne]

He’s so compassionate, empathetic and totally in the right. He gave mercy for the child. He’s not a killer. Nope.

[spirittammyk]

Let's just hope NBC give's Barba his own show. Where he can shine in all his glory.

[Geha]

IS IT OKAY TO CRY WHEN I WAS WATCHING THIS??? Did anyone else cry when Barba said that he started to see colors when he met Benson??? And when he kisses her on the forehead??? I started bawling at that scene

[karenshurley]

The emotions on Barba’s face.
Raul Esparza is one of the best actors; he shows a vulnerability not many people are willing.

[dr.purrscent]

Everybody acted exquisitely in this in this episode. Raul Esparza wrote his name in concrete when he took on the role of Barba. There were no winners in this episode, it cut deep! The writers outdid themselves this this one, heartbreaking in every section.

[KLK]

Raul deserves an award for this performance! It moved me to tears and gave me a newfound respect for Raul.

[Reshiram]

I can't believe Taub is questioning Barba

[beccalowry]

I’M NOT CRYING, YOU’RE CRYING!! Best ADA they ever had, it’s not gonna be the same without him 😭😭😭

[spirittammyk]

Yeah, if hes gone, then I'm done with the show. He's the only reason why I got back into it again since Stabler left.

[Eclipton]

I don't understand why Barba's gone in the middle of the season. There's 10 episodes left. How can Barba just leave like this? It would have made more sense if they had this episode as the season finale.

[LadyGilraen]

Rafael Barba is without a doubt the best ADA that SVU will ever have. I stopped watching any new ones after her left. It is incredibly difficult to make me cry, but seeing the tears in those beautiful green eyes, I admit I cried. Raul Esparza is a tremendous actor and you could hear the pain in his voice when he said his lines.

[DarthAbyss]

Taub! I'm glad to see that the actor that played Taub in House was in this episode. That being said, this is an extremely emotional, gripping and charged scene that makes us question where we draw the line at euthanasia. I must say that Raul Esparza did an excellent job portraying the guilt and grief that Barba felt after taking baby Drew's life. Rafael Barba will now have to live not only with the agonizing guilt of what he did but also the legal ramifications as well. I think this was an excellent departure for Raul Esparza and I wish him nothing but the very best in the future.

[captiantimecanary]

HIS CHARACTER WAS JUST GETTING MORE GROUND

[bse]

Rauls acting is just so spot on as barba. Gotta love him! Raul and barba!!

[jordanmonroe]

"I did what I thought was right." the little quiver in Barba's voice i felt so bad for him so happy when he was found not guilty sad when he left🥺🥺