ADA Carisi's Biggest Moments (So Far) - Law & Order: SVU

What a year for our new ADA! From big wins to tough losses, we've rounded up the most pivotal moments from Carisi's (Peter Scanavino) first year as the squad's new ADA.
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[@v23474]

Carisi took a long time to grow on me but he certainly has now. I loved the dynamic between him and Barba and I would love to see them on screen together again sometime (soon). Carisi's character development is wonderful and Peter Scanvino is an incredible actor.

[@toyoscio]

He is, liked the Episode when he was with the actor who was on Emergency!, being undercover.

[@ofwgkta3881]

You got your wish lol

[@GrowingPothos]

I could hug him forever. I hope he actually stays not like other ADAs.

[@phillippejean-marie9345]

When did he become a ada?

[@terrimichaels3018]

Casey was badass assistant district attorney ❤

[@runarrikeborn7517]

@@phillippejean-marie9345 thx surround

[@runarrikeborn7517]

@@terrimichaels3018 thx surr around

[@anotherdayanotherslayxx]

@@phillippejean-marie9345 season 21

[@alexandrazimmer1317]

Where 👏 is 👏 the 👏 Barba 👏 Version 👏 of 👏 this 👏

[@MrStGeorgeIllawarra]

No1curr.

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

Can’t quite make out the question because of all the clapping 😆👌🏾

[@junivanofdragonia]

Then it would be 80 hours worth. Barba is savage anytime he spoke.

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

@@ismarwinkelman5648 it’s so obnoxious

[@bigdog3628]

OK Karen.

[@michi.naranja]

To me, he's half cop, half lawyer. but i like it this way.

[@coltmurray5527]

Same

[@cataciudad9938]

Maybe he's Hannah Montana-ing it, having the best of both worlds.

[@jenniferwhite2054]

Yep I agree too

[@runarrikeborn7517]

He is sophisticated, He is no Barbarian, its a kidding joke,...i miss Barber, i still have his matchbox: Chevrolét Caprice, Manhattan Business

[@KLK1618]

Agreed

[@amartyaroy3754]

Let's not forget Barba trained him

[@queenheart6167]

I never forget that.

[@marisp.4280]

love how the captions say "darling" instead of "rollins" during the surprise party lol

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

😀 OMG really?! Hmm🤔subconscious message lol

[@kanikagaral7637]

He is what svu needed. Someone who knows what they do and go through and also knows how to work laws. No.6 is still my fav i love how his cop isntincts just told him to sprint.

[@Miscky_raining]

_I love his smile he is soo cute_ 😔👊💖💞💖💞💖💞💖

[@nightslayer6951]

Carisi's a badass cop and lawyer

[@tashareesmith2712]

That’s my favorite character I love him so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@impracticalnuke]

Barba: Look at this kid. I raised em right, didn't I? Yeah, I did. I'm so proud of me.

[@moaclown]

I always loved Carisi and I’m hoping he stays and breaks this ADA curse

[@shioriryukaze]

ADA curse?

[@squidwardtentacles7144]

@@shioriryukaze Where the ADAs stay for 2-3 seasons (at best) then leave. They've been through about 6-8 ADAs throughout the entire show.

[@junebug80db31]

#5 - Starting @3:40..... I believe the character playing the judge is also Maria from Sesame Street back in the 80’s. Just heard her voice and immediately had a flashback! Ha! Ha! Random, I know.

[@NixScrapolla]

Yes, it's on her IMDB page

[@michi.naranja]

one of my favorite characters!!

[@teresaferrer4748]

I love law& Order.all of them.the nighties ,then criminal intent,svu,and now with Elliot back got to straighten out my dvd.they keep me sane.

[@VetroMatt]

Carisi's a badass, all that needs to be said

[@lorettabaldwin7423]

I just love this show if they take it off as well as all the other police shows I will be so disappointed in the system. Carisi is amazing as both coo and lawyer.

[@asecretone]

*cop

[@brookieo]

SVU and other police shows have already been renewed for 3 more seasons!

[@lorettabaldwin7423]

@@brookieo yay so happy to hear that

[@globegirl90]

I highly doubt they would take Svu over the legal unrest everyone hates child molesters even other child molesters and rapists this show takes them down

[@BaldursPicketFence]

Look at Rollins looking all proud of her partner.

[@markpatterson3435]

Another Jack McCoy! Go get em!!

[@sonrouge]

Glad he became the ADA instead of a defense attorney like so many other L&O characters.

[@asiavernacobb8643]

I love this show.❤❤❤❤❤❤ I can't wait until they come back. Awesome drama series ever!!!😊😊😊✌✌✌✌

[@lindsayduell5530]

I love Rollisi!!!

[@gatitosdefresa]

Same! ❤

[@michi.naranja]

same

[@destinymccurdy8309]

Y'all are crazy when Declan Murphy comes back he and rollins are either going to end up together or work it out for jesse there daughter !!!

[@queenheart6167]

I don't like Rollisi.

[@destinymccurdy8309]

Finally someone who gets that Rollisi is trash #Declanda

[@kiana1633]

we stan

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

He opened the door with his napkin then wiped his mouth 😥

[@carlograziani9321]

Carisi appears four or five seasons ago in the same series but playing a serial killer is something that I will not understand in this series the reuse of characters, the same thing happens with Amanda Rollins

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

They don’t reuse characters but they have long had actors playing different roles before they became regular cast members

[@luismunozpachon5609]

UNA SERIE REALMENTE MUY BUENA,,PERO EN ESPAÑA VAMOS MUY ATRASADOS EN LOS EPISODIOS,,,PERO FELICIDADES POR UNA GRAN PRODUCCIÓN,,

[@lisagibson2975]

Christine Chang was the grandma on off the boat..... now we know what she was doing :O

[@megandoss6083]

I love Olivia Benson and rollins and carisi

[@peruvianpuffpepper904]

I still miss Stone

[@squigglypuff6558]

Carisi fineeeeeeee 🥴 yum.

[@JaqueBrandao]

Voto para que a Amazon Prime, disponibilize todas as temporadas aqui pra minha região (Brasil). MELHOR SÉRIE DE TODOS OS TEMPOS. E POR UM BRASIL COM AS DUAS ÁREAS EMPENHADAS EM FAZER O TRABALHO NA LEI (JURÍDICO/DIVORCIA ) E ORDEM (POLICIAS (MILITAR E CIVIL)

[@Camelia9251]

I like this character development, but damn, i still miss Barba

[@ZackBlackwood97]

Why are the edges of this video covered in a fog effect

[@maddieharr7211]

it's Maria from sesame street

[@nawlinsdoc420]

What happened to Barba?

[@melpinckney6292]

Like Carisi as a cop not as much a DA. Finn is boring Amanda has to be the most hated on the show and Olivia is just Olivia

[@young5510]

하......................존나귀엽다 존나빠라먹어진짜

[@emeraldmejia961]

2:48 what episode was that ??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@elsamedrano1206]

Por què ya no pasan las emisiones en español, yo sé muy poco inglés, no entiendo y soy seguidora de ellos desde hace más de veinticinco años. Tal vez puedan pasarlo nuevamente en español, gracias.

[@minhajnizam5090]

Is he a cop or a ADA first?

[@marshaloiscamillephilpotts7245]

Dominick "Sonny" Carisi, Jr is 75 percent Assistant District Attorney ADA of Manhattan and 25 percent police detective.

[@hallmarkaddict8455]

He was a cop first and just recently came and ADA

[@chosenvessel6249]

Rick Fox🙈

[@kelbreaherndon3340]

Olivia

[@lupemendoza25]

I still remember when this guy had a mustache. Honestly gotta say he’s had the most growth over the seasons experience and Knowledge wise , but honestly still think he’s a better Detective 🕵️‍♂️.

[@mariyamkhandwani]

I want to see more episodes when he had moustache.

[@theprovoloneman281]

Bro I remember when he was that janitor that was abused by the camp director looong before he was carisi

[@lupemendoza25]

Baked Gecko 😂 totally forgot about that. He also made two other appearances in Law and order Spinoffs Intent/ Trial by Jury

[@TranzparentMethods]

He's a great detective, but that's what makes him a great ADA.

[@anthonydexter3527]

Do people realize most of these actors and actress were in svu episodes as different people before becoming cops. Like amenda and carisi. Alex novak was someone else on svu before they made her the ada.

[@Denissebmable]

Carisi had his Elle Woods moment in the Markeevious Ryan's case, I was waiting for the 'Oh my God'. I love Carisi!

[@reannahennis44]

Oh my god. Omg omg you guys 😱💖

[@bellerain381]

🥰🥰🥰🥰 I loved Carisi from Day 1 and I love to see how passionate he is on every scene he is on!!

[@globegirl90]

I was insanely impressed at him climbing the fire escape acting or not it was awesome

[@rosepuff321]

I agree, he is definitely in shape

[@anthonyitaliano7316]

​@@rosepuff321That scene broke the suspension of disbelief for me because no way in hell would an ADA be suspects in dangerous situations. That's _literally_ the job of the police. *ADAs prosecute, not police*

[@anthonyitaliano7316]

The clips are either filmed low and behind or far away. You can't see his face at all so it's likely a stunt double.

[@foff1260]

“i actually went to lawyer school” not law school lawyer school 🤣 love carisi

[@mostly_harmless1507]

I thought i was the only 1 who found thay hilarious 😂

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

It’s part of his charm which is why we love him to pieces ❤️

[@nadiahassan5307]

In an uneven season, ADA Carisi has been the consistent bright spot in terms of character progression, and growth. He is the main reason I keep watching and aside from clunky, amateur writing that only happens when they are trying a force a trite romantic subplot, I just stupidly feel proud of him. Even the suits have gotten amazing. Love.

[@carmenponce5227]

Yeah, he's very underrated

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

Agree except re: saying the romantic subplot is trite. Far from it! His relationship with Rollins has evolved very organically and is one of the wonderful things about his character’s development over the last 7 years, love it

[@jamesdeanlove]

I love love love Carisi now being the ada finally shutting down that revolving door and having one of there own in there 🥰 although I kinda wish he could still be both a cop and a lawyer lol

[@donlee.4308]

barba’s disciple

[@roseannbenante3941]

I’ve been a fan of Law and Order SVU since the beginning. I can’t say how many times I’ve watched from the beginning.This show has gotten me through this Pandemic Crisis.....Amen.

[@angelasilvi2619]

I love Carisi. He such a talented actor. He comes at you with this tough guy cop and then he becomes book smart lawyer, that knows the ends and outs of almost every rape case that their is. He is the one reason why I watch the show.

[@khethiwelamula1901]

He's so hot 😍

[@red_five3325]

9:35 Delman: "You turned her against me!" Carisi: "You have done that yourself!"

[@fortminor85]

If you are not with me….then you are my enemy.

[@michaelcabug3456]

I will always love how incredibly sincere Peter/Carisi seems in his scenes. And he still has such a baby face despite his hair going gray. And in his first case, he won against frickin ex-Judge Barth.

[@sofialaura5219]

he’s a legend in the making.

[@charleysonnydickinsonvuori7833]

I 💜💜💜💜 Sonny so much! I’m proud of how far his character has come since his first day. He’s smart, confident, sexy and great as both a lawyer and a 👮‍♂️cop. I know he still runs like a baby giraffe but him saving that girl from falling is my favourite scene from S21 because it shows that even though he’s a lawyer now being a cop is in his DNA and he still wants to save people. 💙💙💙💙

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

PREACH 🙌🏻

[@ELmayberry]

not a baby giraffe 😂😂

[@lisa-ie7xf]

i still can't get over the fact that they replaced his badge and his gun with a briefcase for the name of god edit: i love the way the writers developed his character, don't get me wrong. but sonny carisi being a lawyer just seems... wrong

[@v23474]

lisa, I personally think that it’s good character progression, especially when you look back at when he first arrived at the SVU. Interesting fact I read; the briefcase Carisi carries actually belongs to Peter Scanavino’s father :)

[@lisa-ie7xf]

@@v23474 hey, i respect your opinion. i really like the way the writers developed his character, but i can't just see the sonny carisi being a lawyer. it just doesn't seem right to me. the briefcase fact is a nice fact to know :)

[@hollywoodshopaholic]

Same, I thought he was a legitimately good detective and prefer him with the badge

[@MyRomeojuliet]

I find him really boring as a lawyer. I’d rather Barba returns as ADA.

[@bellarose5978]

It's not out of the blue, though. He was in law school the first episode we met him.

[@MrRepoman197]

Really love how he used to be a detective but is now and ADA. Really good and complex character development!

[@wykeishacraft6820]

I love Law&Order SVU

[@katiabasteri9072]

Yes

[@terrimichaels3018]

❤

[@Tom_TheDon]

Wasn't this guy a janitor who tried to kill a coach in an earlier season?

[@foodmomma5240]

Yes in the Mike Tyson episode

[@mothintofllame]

Barba would be proud 🥰

[@catherineharvey6359]

I’m so happy about ADA carisi but I really wish barba could have seen him do it 🥺

[@joewhitehead3]

I remember wondering in between seasons 20 & 21 who was gonna be the new ADA. & season 21 premiered & was pleasantly surprised to learn it was Carisi

[@clevelandbci9562]

This show's gotten me from turning an adult, through 2 divorces, and a million other things. Long live SUV

[@rik2034]

Before he was a cop he was brought in for questioning, lol.

[@elwhy69]

L&O is known for bringing back guest stars.

[@emrsxo348]

one of there ADA’s was arrested in a earlier episode too 😂💀

[@shaneaccented9682]

And Rollins was a rape victim in the earlier season lol

[@jasonrandall4094]

And Diane neal was originally a criminal who was accused of rape but was dismissed in a mistrial, but later on she became a lawyer on the show.

[@inprogress7635]

Im so proud of him, bet Barba would be too!

[@queenheart6167]

Yeah!!

[@BassmanII]

And for an ironic twist, Barba switches teams and becomes a defense attorney. A Barba vs. Carisi matchup would be EPIC!

[@queenheart6167]

@@BassmanII @BassmanII HOOO, who would win? (although I'm sure Barba would never go "over there.")

[@sell8789]

@@BassmanII Seriously, I love Carisi, but in this confrontation he was going to eat dust. Barba is Barba !!

[@BassmanII]

@@sell8789 not necessarily. I think by the time Barba would face him. Carisi will have established himself. So the matchup would be pretty even.

[@myson106]

I was skeptical, to be honest, when they made him the new ADA. But I’m very glad he’s proven to be a great ADA. He was trained by the best after all.

[@annemariereidy-borenstein5867]

Carisi is the most human character on this show. I just hope they don't 'Boomer-ize' him by (eg destroy him like the earnest young doctor on St. Elsewhere.)

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

I was more into Hill Street Blues. Please elaborate!!!

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Besides Olivia 😢😮 but yeah 😢😮 he's adorable

[@cathydecarles7084]

I pray that they let Law and Order SVU stay on for 3 more years it my favorite show I love Olivia and Ice T everyone one the show the hat has to stop it the best show on T V

[@katrinawagner6842]

9:48 even the guys own lawyer looks disgusted.

[@RedAngel63]

gah! ikr he was truly disgusted but I would love to know what episode that was

[@bored1ca]

Wasn't happy to see Peter Scanavino become the next ADA - that role is like a revolving door and a quick exit off the show (Stone and Barba come to mind), but it's slowly growing on me - looking forward to next season and what happens with the SVU....

[@nadiahassan5307]

Barba was ADA for 6 years though o.O I don't know if that qualifies as revolving door

[@sobercake253]

Yeah he was not good I'd take another ADA even Greylek or Stone.

[@Breezy-bv9te]

Loved Carisis much more as a Detective then an ADA. Still love his character though.

[@RisticXMMII]

We love our Carisi 💛💛💛 Thanks for making a compilation, such a great character :)

[@BritBChumZ]

I really wished Carisi and Amanda had more than a work relationship there sooo cutee

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

Hope you watched season 22 to now!!!

[@BritBChumZ]

@@user-ve5ln5le9y no

[@BritBChumZ]

@@user-ve5ln5le9y yooo I did some research okey now I'm gonna watch season 22 and 23 lol I really wanted them to go out and now they are ahahah

[@matthewJ142]

The reverends lawyer was smarter than his client. When Carisi says his wife, he was done for.

[@melb3136]

Idk what yall gotta do to make sure the franchise is not canceled but please do it

[@williamharris210]

I seen them all

[@yahzahragilbert3659]

I hope Carisi and Rollins get together like I mean the last season of svu they leave together and start a family get together 🤣😩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

I’m calling it. It will happen. They will wed, he’ll adopt the girls, then he and Rollins will have a son.

[@felipepineda1585]

He is no stabler... but I like this guy!

[@axelfoley1406]

Nobody is Stabler, lol.

[@felipepineda1585]

@@axelfoley1406 - lol, fair enough

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Not everybody has to be stabler 😢😮 to be great 😃👍 lmaooo

[@chapingaryjr]

Miss barba but carisi is cool...

[@iamergoproxy3476]

I still dont like Hadid

[@angpang4504]

JUSTIN CURTIS carisi’s boss

[@IDontSuckAtLifeakaJanis3975]

Yeah, Carisi needs to replace her 😀

[@v23474]

I'm not keen on her either...

[@MehRHEE]

Nobody does, lol.

[@liciaguimaraes9704]

She's shady af

[@toriocheerio4385]

i’m so happy for him

[@marchunam]

I simply love Peter Scanavino’s character💕. L&O SVU is better with him in.

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

FACTS. He must stay until the end.❤️🥲

[@josephxuereb4407]

Law and order has been better since stabler left and these new characters changed the dynamics of the show

[@cameronbennett8151]

Sometimes I feel like the only one who likes the show better now that Stabler's gone. I liked Stabler while we had him, but I much prefer the balance we have now.

[@susanalopez5052]

Maybe it’s because I started with season 15 but I prefer Stabler-less SVU, specially if it means SVU with Barba and Carisi

[@susanalopez5052]

Edwin C. Started** with season 15th, reading comprehension buddy, I’ve seen most seasons by now

[@toyoscio]

@Edwin C. Lol no it doesn't Also it gives Fin more to do.

[@toyoscio]

@Edwin C. Eh Michael Rappaport and Kevin Tighe episode was really good

[@londonvela1755]

Petition to make Rollins and Carisi to be a couple 👁👄👁

[@nadiahassan5307]

Nope they are completely toxic for each other 👎

[@londonvela1755]

Nadia Hassan not in my opinion lol

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

Your petition wish has been granted!! Too bad Nadia. They are endgame.

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Wish granted 😢😮 apparently

[@mook9708]

Carisi is cool 😎

[@cnzhk5925]

Brain and brawn. How can anyone not love Carisi. 💞 He has grown with experience and becoming more confident as ADA. Best character in SVU.

[@cche16]

liked him way more as a cop.

[@theoutcastedchannel6212]

He has such a big heart. It makes mine hurt with his. When he is talking about monica he is sweet and honestly caring. This is why i love him.

[@MarkHyde]

Love the episode that contains the 'Benson boost' :)

[@joshsims3078]

Where is the stabler version of this

[@isabelleakinmade8565]

Some of you need to understand that he’s literally just starting lol he can’t be as good as barba straight away, he needs to get experience.

[@jjackson1296]

I wondering how many people remember he was a victim in past episode

[@leticiaserna800]

Wait whaaaa!?? What season & episode?

[@jjackson1296]

@@leticiaserna800 season 14 episode "Monster's Legacy".

[@jailyn5746]

he wasn’t a victim-

[@andreww1001]

@@jailyn5746 He was a victim before that turned him into the criminal of the episode.

[@jailyn5746]

Andrew White what , that sentence makes no sense ( not tryna be rude ) , i know carisi was in another episode before he became a cop , but wasn’t he a criminal not a victim

[@HarvestMoon2049]

C💕 A💕 R 💕 I 💕 S💕 I💕

[@gatitosdefresa]

One of my favorite characters!!

[@amymelton4782]

What exactly does ADA mean?? I'm confused what he switched to?

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

Assistant Distrct Attorney (they say in the US). Like a Crown Prosecutor

[@alexandracohen0694]

God Carisi is just.. yummy

[@juliechildress8905]

Excellent writing for this character. Can't wait to see how the character continues to develop.

[@teresaferrer4748]

At first,hummm,now I see it clearly.great cop,great sensuality seeps thru. Hot stuff!

[@bellerain381]

Our baby detective has grown up!!!

[@alexandraanderson3988]

😊

[@mariorossi2842]

Is no Rafael barba barba is the best A.D.A

[@queenheart6167]

I fully agree, but I love Carisi because he took that chance, and I'm sure Barba would be proud.