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Law & Order: SVU will once again see the return of ADA Rafael Barba, as played by Raúl Esparza. He will appear in the season 23 finale next month. Starring Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, and Peter Scanavino, the crime drama series follows the cases handled by the Special Victims Unit in New York City.
The Wrap revealed the following about the return of the Esparza’s character:
“In the May 19 episode, Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) asks for his help when a victim of domestic violence — who’ll be played by Jordana Spiro of TBS comedy My Boys — is prosecuted.”
Viewers last saw Barba on the NBC series in a December episode where he defended Richard Wheatley. Esparza joined the series in season 14, and he was a regular on the series through season 19. He has returned a few times since his departure.
What do you think? Are you excited to see the return of Esparza on Law & Order: SVU on NBC later this season?
I was very disappointed when he left the show. I wish that he came back full time. Carasi has never felt right as the prosecutor to me. I liked him better as a detective.
I just hope he and Benson make up. Even if they never get together like I want them too, I would still want their friendship over any type of Stabler relationship. Barba was the best character, and even if they can’t bring the actor back full time, they could wrap up his on screen appearances better and still have the others characters act as if they see him off screen. Especially Benson.
Love love love him. Wish he would come back full time
Love Barba! I had always hoped him and Benson would get together romantically SVU is the best show on TV. BRING Barba back full time please!!
I want Barba to return permanently; behind Jack, he was my favorite DA!
Yes, yes, yes! By all means. Bring Barba back.
I thought that was Aaron Rodgers
I enjoy ALL things SVU!!
Love Barba, so glad to see Raul back, he is such an authentic character.
Always liked Barba but disappointed that that there are disappointed that there are too many repeats during the regular season. Love Mariska.
Absolutely love Raul as Barba. The dynamic between him and Benson are powerful. I can’t t wait to see þhe episode.