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For the last 24 seasons, Law and Order: SVU has kept longtime fans on its toes. Even more than two decades later, the show continues to tell stories that push the envelope while simultaneously pulling on fans' heartstrings.
In early April, viewers were ecstatic to learn that NBC renewed SVU for season 25, making it one of the oldest series to run on TV consistently. What's more, it will be a milestone for Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T, as they officially became the longest-running male and female actors in all of television.
While it's still a bit before the season 25 premieres later this fall, there are some clues as to what fans can expect to see on their small screens. Make sure you "save" at the top of this article, because just like the SVU, we'll be following this case closely. Here's what to know about Law and Order: SVU season 25:
In early April, the official social media team for the Law and Order universe announced on Instagram that SVU got renewed for season 25. Sharing behind the scenes moments with Mariska, Christopher Meloni and other cast members, the post revealed that the original series Law and Order and the spin-off Law and Order: Organized Crime got picked up as well.
While Mariska didn't explicitly share her excitement on the monumental season renewal, she did make a reflection post on her time working on the show. Uploading a throwback photo on Instagram, she expressed how grateful she is to be in her position today.
NBC announced that Law and Order: SVU season 25 will premiere on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET. What's more, Mariska Hargitay posted on Instagram a clip of the trailer released by the network, revealing the show will air on the same night as Law and Order and Law and Order: Organized Crime.
Naturally, fans of the series were ecstatic to learn Mariska and company would be back on their TVs very soon. "The Queen has spoken!! See you January 18th. DUN DUN!" one person wrote in the comments. "OLIVIA BENSON NATION LETS MAKE SOME NOISE ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️" another exclaimed. "Welcome back!! We have truly missed the Captain and can’t wait to see you again in January ❤️," a different viewer added.
Also expected to come back is Jasmine Batchelor, who joined season 24 as Officer Toni Churlish. Viewers learned that although she's eager to become part of the squad, her personality often contrasts with Muncy's way of handling things. What's more, Benson isn't too sure about her going into the job blindly without realizing the consequences.
As for one person who won't be returning to the series, Molly Burnett announced her exit from Law and Order: SVU after portraying Detective Grace Muncy for one season. Deadline officially announced the news in May, making her the second actor to leave the show in season 24.
Will Kelli Giddish be back for Law and Order: SVU season 25?
After more than a decade of portraying Detective Amanda Rollins, fans saw Kelli Giddish exit as a series regular on Law and Order: SVU season 24 back in December. As for how the show wrote her out, viewers witnessed Rollins leave the SVU to become a college professor. She also married Carisi in a whirlwind courthouse ceremony, with her teammates looking on as witnesses.
But as folks know, that wasn't the last time Rollins appeared in the Law and Order universe. The character returned for a crossover of SVU and Organized Crime, pregnant and assisting Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and Benson on a cross-unit case.
While it's not clear whether Rollins will re-appear once more, Kelli told Variety that she's OK being away from the cameras. When news broke that the actress was leaving the NBC show, the same outlet revealed that it was “a call made from above” to “keep the show as up to date and current as possible.” Although there was no confirmation about this, Kelli said she's looking forward to things happening behind the scenes.
"My side of things is just that it’s time in the Rollins storyline. I felt like where it was heading, and ... just seemed the right place to leave it right now," she told Variety. "I am so excited about things going on in my personal life and kind of the mirroring of what’s going on in my personal life and in Rollins’, there’s a lot of joy to be experienced."
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