Will there be another season of Law & Order: SVU? Recently, showrunner Rick Eid spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the future of the long-running NBC TV show.
From Dick Wolf, the legal drama stars Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, and Raul Esparza. The series’ 400th episode, which is directed by Hargitay, debuts tonight, February 8th, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
In the interview, Eid revealed the 400th episode is “emblematic of the show”:
We knew Mariska was going to direct it so I think we tried to write something that she could really sink her teeth into and get excited about and passionate about. We wanted to give Mariska something that we thought was complicated and highlighted her strengths as an actor, as a director and ultimately, something that was hopefully emblematic of the show itself, a worthy representation of number 400 that symbolizes all the show can do, has done and hopefully will do in the future.”
And will there be more Law & Order: SVU? Eid says he’s “cautiously optimistic” there will be more seasons:
I’d like to think we have a season 19, a season 20 and a season 21, but that’s [the network’s] decision. There’s a lot that goes into those decisions. But I think we’re cautiously optimistic there will be more episodes of Law & Order: SVU.”
But what about a spin-off?
I can’t really get into any of that. There’s always talks. There’s been nothing official.”
What do you think? Do you watch Law & Order: SVU? How many more seasons do you want?
I think it should stay on for many more years and Olivia should get back together with stabler or somebody else she needs a man in her life.
Great show looking forward to many more years!
I really admire the contents of the shows. They really hit the nail on the head with sexual crimes. These fictional shows really mimic reality really close. The public can always use these shows for educational purposes. I am so proud of Mrs. Hartigay for her “Joyful Heart Foundation”. For the show to end I would Feel lost. Marishka Hartigay has been on my television since the show began. I would love to see a taping of an episode. Always has been my dream. Dick Wolf is a brilliant written. Hope this helps,
many more episodes to come.
I love this show! I have watched every episode multiple times! I cant wait for it to come back on! And when i miss an episiode I know amazon with soon have it and i can catch up- which is awesome
I love this show. It’s is my absolute favorite drama. I have watch every episode multiple times. I have it on while I sleep. I hope it never goes off.
Though I love the drama, the thought of a show that benefits from stories involving child abuse makes me sick to my stomach. I do wish they would cut back on the crimes against children.
How do you prevent child abuse if you don’t do this show, it shows the truth of how sick some people are, this show more than anything probably saves lives, especially women an children, this type of abuse has got to stop, children are not possessions and have rights that get violated by uneducated people that are clueless of the laws that protect these precious little children, I think they need to do more shows on Narcissistic Child Abuse,
I want Law & Order: SVU to last about 20 seasons. Like Law & Order did.
I want it to last more than just two more seasons, as long as Mariska wants to do the show, it’s because of this show she started The Joyful Heart Foundation, God Bless Mariska for her sweet heart, I respect everything she does.
The ratings for the show this year have been pretty good. There are plenty of other shows with worse/much worse ratings that will be back next season.
I have enjoyed this show over the years!! I binge watch Law and Order on Saturdays on ION TV. How can there not be Law and Order SVU. Bring back “Nick” the eye candy!!
I think after all these years I am not ready have a year without Law And Order SVU. So keep renew it. Still is one of the best procedural tv shows.