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Two Law & Order: SVU' as Season 26 Nears Conclusion

Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano will exit the series, with their departures coinciding with NBC’s cost-cutting measures and a leadership transition under the show's first female showrunner.

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Overview

  • Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano, who play Detectives Kate Silva and Joe Velasco, respectively, will not return as series regulars for a potential Season 27 of 'Law & Order: SVU.'
  • Martinez joined the cast in Season 26, while Pisano has been with the show since Season 23, portraying a former undercover operative.
  • NBC's ongoing budget reductions across its scripted programming, including 'SVU,' are speculated to have influenced the cast changes, though this remains unconfirmed.
  • Michele Fazekas was recently announced as the first female showrunner in the series' history, marking a significant leadership shift for the long-running procedural.
  • The Season 26 finale, titled 'Post-Rage,' is set to air on May 15, with the show widely expected to be renewed for a 27th season.