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SVU Renewed: Law & Order Franchise Future Uncertain?
25 Apr
Summary
- Law & Order: SVU renewed for Season 28, airing in 2026.
- Organized Crime canceled; original Law & Order awaiting renewal.
- Mariska Hargitay is optimistic about SVU reaching 30 seasons.
Law & Order: SVU is set to continue with a renewal for Season 28, slated for the 2026 television schedule. This extension comes as the venerable series approaches its 600th episode. Despite SVU's longevity, the future of the wider Law & Order franchise is uncertain. The series Law & Order: Organized Crime was canceled after five seasons, and the original Law & Order series is still awaiting its renewal decision.
Mariska Hargitay, a foundational cast member, has expressed enthusiasm for the show's continued run, even suggesting SVU could potentially reach 35 seasons. As SVU is practically synonymous with the franchise, it is widely expected to be the last remaining show if other series do not secure renewals. The franchise, created by Dick Wolf, began in the early 1990s and is expected to conclude someday.
Meanwhile, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, a separate series inspired by the franchise, is airing its second season on The CW in the fall. It premiered in Canada in 2024 and is currently wrapping its third season in May. Focusing on the NBC franchise, only SVU and potentially the original Law & Order series remain.
