Overview

• Michele Fazekas has been officially named showrunner for 'Law & Order: SVU,' replacing David Graziano after his three-season tenure.
• Fazekas is the first woman to hold this role in the 26-year history of the series, which stars Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson.
• Her appointment marks a return to the show, where she previously worked as a writer and co-executive producer from 2001 to 2006.
• Fazekas most recently served as showrunner for Prime Video's 'Gen V' and has an extensive television career, including co-creating 'Agent Carter' and 'Emergence.'
• While 'SVU' has not been officially renewed for Season 27, its continuation is widely expected given its enduring popularity and legacy as the longest-running live-action primetime series in U.S. television history.