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Law & Order: SVU Season 25.
Are you ready to follow the next chapter of this beloved crime drama television series? If yes, then you have no idea how amazing the new season is going to be, as it is going to be filled with unexpected twists and turns that always promise to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions that you won’t want to miss! As always, the show will delve into complex cases as the stakes get higher and the crimes get more heinous, forcing the viewers to consider their own beliefs about right and wrong.
We know that since the series was renewed for its 25th season by NBC back in April 2023, since then, fans have been curious to know what the potential release window is going to be. If you are wondering the same thing, then we can assure you that you have reached the right place to know all your answers about the much-anticipated 25th season of Law & Order: SVU, which we definitely think is going to captivate the audience once again as it has done for the last two decades!
Here is everything we know so far about Law & Order: SVU Season 25.
Law & Order: SVU Season 25: What is the speculated release date?
If you’ve been watching Law & Order: SVU for a while, then you’ll probably know that the network often takes an extended break after the start of each new season, which runs from September to May each year. As a result, the upcoming season is also going to take a brief break, as its predecessors did. Furthermore, the final episode of the 24th season recently aired, making any chance of a comeback in the summer season impossible.
Even though this is a bit of a disheartening update, we have some other updates that aren’t good either!
If you have been following the latest news, then you might be aware that recently many sudden changes in the fall schedule for various networks like the competitor CBS have also been rumored by many sources, with reports indicating that the network might be undergoing a quick review of the upcoming 2023 lineup due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America, which might end up revising the primetime slot by postponing the release date of the most beloved shows, including Law & Order: SVU.
If these reports hold any truth, then there is a possibility that the network might soon issue a fresh list of release dates for NBC’s 2023–2024 fall lineup, with the creators changing their release window from September to sometime later this year or even for 2024 with the same timr slot of every Thursdays at 9:00pm/8c on NBC only if the situation isn’t resolved by August, as that’s when the majority of the show is scheduled to begin filming new episodes.
The network might be trying to avoid any further disruption caused by the writer’s strike, as many writers have stopped working until a proper resolution is made in their favor to continue writing the scripts.
Until we get any official confirmation, we’ll just have to wait and see what direction the writers and crew will take going forward! In the meantime, check out the official announcement as shared by the show’s Twitter handle, quoting, “Alert the squad! Law & Order and SVU return Thursdays this fall, and Organized Crime returns in 2024 on @NBC and streaming on @Peacock.” You can check out the official post confirming the release window on Law & Order’s official Twitter handle below:
Alert the squad! 🚨Law & Order and SVU return Thursdays this fall and Organized Crime returns in 2024 on @NBC and streaming on @Peacock. pic.twitter.com/a8FMJFKbPa
— 𝐋𝐀𝐖 & 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 (@lawandordertv) May 12, 2023
Law & Order: SVU Season 25: What to expect?
Everything regarding the plot has been kept under wraps, but we are certain that the next season will definitely pick up elements from the final episode of Law & Order: SVU Season 24, “All Pain Is One Malady,” which is directed by Norberto Barba and written by David Graziano & Julie Martin. In the episode, viewers got to see that in the search for a revenge-for-hire crime ring, Benson and Stabler combine forces on a case that has now spread globally. Fin and Bruno help a victim assaulted a second time, and Jet’s plan to hack the dark web backfires and puts the team in danger.
Moreover, the synopsis of the show follows: This groundbreaking series from executive producer Dick Wolf’s “Law & Order” franchise chronicles the ripped-from-the-headlines investigations of the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit. Led by courageous and compassionate Capt. Olivia Benson, this elite team includes Sgt. Odafin Tutuola, Detective Amanda Rollins, Officer Katriona Tamin, and Deputy Chief Christian Garland focus on finding justice for the victims of the city’s worst crimes. Assisting them is ADA Sonny Carisi, who seeks justice for SVU’s victims and survivors with passion and precision.
“I’m pleased to continue my four-decade relationship with Universal Television and NBC,” Dick Wolf said in a statement of his own. Further adding, “All six shows being picked up again is the ultimate accolade to our incredible casts, producers, and writers. I’d also like to thank our loyal fans who have kept our NBC shows on the air for what will be a cumulative 84 seasons.”
Law & Order: SVU Season 25: Which characters will and will not reprise their roles?
No new cast additions have been announced for Law & Order: SVU Season 25, but the main cast members who are expected to return for the next season include:
Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson, Kelli Giddish as Senior Detective Amanda Rollins, Ice-T as Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola, Peter Scanavino as Assistant District Attorney Dominick “Sonny” Carisi, Jr., Octavio Pisano as Junior Detective Joe Velasco, among others. Molly Burnett, who played Junior Detective Grace Muncy, has also left the show after less than a year on the show, Deadline has confirmed.
“We understand the emotional connection our audience has with these characters and we can’t wait to bring more of their stories to the forefront next season,” Lisa Katz, the president of scripted programming at NBCUniversal and Streaming, said in a statement. Further adding, “A huge thank you to Dick and his amazing team who are the masters of producing incredibly compelling television week after week.”
The crew of this beloved series, including Dick Wolf, is the creator and executive producer. David Graziano, Julie Martin, Mariska Hargitay, Norberto Barba, Kenneth Brown, Arthur Forney, and Peter Jankowski executive produce. “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.
Always a good time on set. 🤗 #SVU pic.twitter.com/UXt0JFTdCJ
— 𝐋𝐀𝐖 & 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 (@lawandordertv) June 21, 2023
Law & Order: SVU Season 25 Episodes: Where to stream?
The series has received a 22-episode order from the network, except for Law & Order: Organized Crime, which will have 13 episodes that are expected to air on a weekly basis. The episode count might vary if the network decides to air a shorter or longer season as a part of cost-cutting or the ongoing writer’s strike. All details on the episode titles and synopses will be released later, once the release date draws near, in order to prevent early spoilers.
So, while you wait for the new episodes to premiere in a few weeks, check out the prior episodes to catch up with the story if you haven’t been able to. The beloved series is available on NBC’s official website and app for free based on the user’s location.
The viewers can also catch up with all the seasons on Peacock, Hulu Plus, FuboTV, and Sky TV in the UK. It is also available for renting or purchasing on Vudu or Amazon Instant Video, with a vast number of membership plans. We’d also like to point out that the network hasn’t published any promo for the new season as filming hasn’t even begun, so fans will have to rely on the previous season’s last episode promo to remember what’s happened so far if you haven’t watched the show yet.
While you wait for Law & Order: SVU Season 25, share your thoughts on the potential plotlines in the comments.