The “Law & Order” franchise is taking a brief hiatus from its 2024 TV schedule, but anticipation is already building for their return on April 11. This upcoming special episode of “SVU” promises to be particularly exciting, as Mariska Hargitay will be making her directorial debut for the episode titled “Children of Wolves.” Hargitay, who stars as Olivia Benson, is also stepping behind the camera, and her social media has been buzzing with excitement.
While fans are eagerly awaiting this new chapter, there’s an undercurrent of anxiety about the future of “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” Despite “Law & Order” and “SVU” both being renewed for the 2024-2025 TV season in March, “Organized Crime” has yet to secure its future beyond the current fourth season. Given the intertwined history of Benson and Stabler, it’s no surprise that fans are voicing their concerns and hopes on social media.
The excitement around Hargitay’s directorial debut has sparked a wave of comments from fans urging for the renewal of “Organized Crime.” Hargitay’s Instagram feed, which is abuzz with enthusiasm for her new role as director, has also become a platform for fans to campaign for their beloved spin-off.
Hargitay’s latest episode will follow a gripping missing persons case involving a teenager found unconscious in the park. Meanwhile, Olivia Benson will face questions from her son Noah about his birth—a subplot that promises to add depth to the episode. While it remains to be seen how much screen time Hargitay will have as an actress in this episode compared to her directing duties, fans are clearly excited for both her directorial efforts and the continued storyline.
As for “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” the lack of a renewal announcement has left fans anxious. Danielle Moné Truitt, who plays a key role in “Organized Crime,” has publicly expressed why she believes the show deserves a fifth season. In the meantime, fans have taken to Hargitay’s Instagram to make their voices heard.
Here are a few comments from her Instagram post that highlight the fervor for “Organized Crime’s” renewal:
- meloniproject: “Ok but renew Organized Crime already!”
- mharg.itay: “Also— it’s about time you guys #reneworganizedcrime this is starting to get a tiny(huge) bit ridiculous 🤨🙄”
- destinyrules78: “Love her, but we also need y’all to Keep Thursdays Organized and #RenewOrganizedCrime. We want both Benson AND Stabler”
- hargitaym_: “She’s only one who gets to be captain AND director to me. Also I can’t wait❤️ and #RenewOrganizedCrime”
- here2flail: “Hope Mariska gets to direct Chris one day! Renew OC!”
Although Mariska Hargitay doesn’t have a say in the renewal decisions, her post has been cross-posted on the official “Law & Order” Instagram account, amplifying the fans’ voices. While it remains uncertain what is causing the delay in news for “Organized Crime,” the enthusiastic support from fans could provide the extra push needed to secure its future.