Good news: It looks like we're going to get more episodes of Law and Order: SVU!
Ever since the NBC drama debuted back in September 1999, fans have tuned in every week to watch the elite squad running the Special Victims Unit in the NYPD. As the show continues to entice viewers with new cases and new characters, fans always wonder if there's a chance Law and Order: SVU will end its long-standing run on TV.
Well, there's no need to worry because NBC delivered incredible news about Law and Order: SVU's future. According to a report from Variety on May 8, Law and Order: SVU will return for season 27 in the fall of 2025. But that's not all. The show's star Mariska Hargitay (who famously portrays Captain Olivia Benson) went on Instagram to voice her excitement about the show returning for another incredible installment.
"Here’s to season 27!!" she excitedly wrote in the caption. "WHAAA??? #CHEERS🥂 LFG!"
Given how the show's loyal fanbase continues to grow with every episode, it's no surprise people were ecstatic to learn more installments of Law and Order: SVU are in the future.
"Over the moon that #SVU has been renewed for an incredible 27th season!! I'm so appreciative of this show and excited to see SVU continue to make history!!" one person wrote. "Woo hoo!!!! Congratulations to you!! Can’t wait for SEASON 27! 👏🏼🔥💙," another exclaimed. "WE LOVE YOU AND IM SO EXCITED FOR SEASON 27 LETS GOOO WOO 🙌❤️🔥," a different follower added.
Now, this is the news we were so excited about! But as viewers know, Law and Order: SVU season 27 already has a shake-up in its midst when it comes to who's returning to the show this fall.
As Deadline announced on May 6, both Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano will leave Law and Order: SVU ahead of season 27. While the reason behind their exits is presently unclear, the outlet did note there have been some "budget reductions currently underway across multiple NBC shows." What's more, this could also impact the cast, episode count and other factors in the future, too.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
