Following Christopher Meloni's emotional video announcing the end of Law & Order: Organized Crime, Mariska Hargitay broke down in tears during an Extra interview. The Law & Order: SVU star reflected on their characters' history and expressed hope for future collaborations.
In response to Meloni's teary social media post—shared after Peacock canceled the series—Hargitay said his words hit her hard. 'I immediately burst out in tears because, you know, it was just like he said, and he was so beautiful and open because it has been a great ride and it has been so beautiful and intimate and such a huge part of his life and was life-changing for him ... It kind of took me by surprise,' she told Extra. Hargitay and Meloni have portrayed Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler since 1999, with frequent crossovers: Benson appeared in over a dozen Organized Crime episodes, and Stabler guested on SVU. Asked about reuniting, she replied enthusiastically, 'Somehow, some way, yes.' Meanwhile, Law & Order: SVU has been renewed for season 28 on NBC.