Overview

• The finale places Detective Elliot Stabler on a collision course with an old nemesis as he pushes past procedural limits in pursuit of accountability.
• Peacock’s MA rating this season has allowed for intensified violence and explicit language that reflect the show’s darker storylines.
• The season’s exploration of Stabler’s family—particularly his brother’s covert investigation—added an emotional undercurrent to the overarching crime plot.
• Guest star Jason Patric returned as Tim McKenna, whose alliance with Stabler highlights the character’s moral crossroads and willingness to break rules.
• Christopher Meloni has expressed hopes for more ensemble-driven and provocative storytelling if the series returns for a sixth season.