Overview
- On Oct. 15, Hargitay told The Kelly Clarkson Show the early-season loss was “rough” for Olivia Benson yet “beautiful” to play.
- She said the scenes “almost act themselves” and felt “earned” because of the cast’s deep, genuine bonds built over many years.
- Legacy favorites Christopher Meloni, BD Wong and Dean Winters returned for a reunion moment that underscored the show’s long continuity.
- First-time SVU showrunner Michele Fazekas, a veteran of the series’ early years, has brought new cameras, set tweaks and a pivot back to twistier cases.
- Season 27 began on Sept. 25 on NBC, with Kelli Giddish back as a series regular and fresh challenges ahead for Benson.