Exciting Developments for Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5
Transition to Streaming and NBC Premiering
In a significant shift, Law & Order: Organized Crime will become the first installment of the iconic franchise to stream exclusively on Peacock. Despite this transition, the premiere of its fifth season will also air on NBC, as announced by NBCUniversal.
Premiere Details
Set to air at 10 p.m. ET, the Season 5 premiere will follow a highly anticipated crossover event between Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU, which is slated from 8 to 10 p.m. ET. The crossover will feature a gripping plot where a phone call to Capt. Olivia Benson initiates a series of events leading detectives to a brutal murder case targeting marginalized women, prompting legal action from ADA Price and Carisi.
Changes to the Programming Schedule
Additionally, the usual 10 p.m. slot for the show Found will be temporarily shifted to Monday, April 14, returning to its regular Thursday timeslot thereafter.
Continued Connectivity Between the Shows
Although the premiere of Organized Crime will not be integrated into the crossover, lead actress Mariska Hargitay, known for her role as Benson in SVU, hinted at potential future overlaps between the two series. “I’m actually planning on it. They want us together,” she shared with Variety. “It’s time now for us. This was a long time not being in each other’s universe.”
About Law & Order: Organized Crime
Leading the series is Christopher Meloni, reprising his role as Detective Elliot Stabler. This season promises to delve deep into complex issues such as cross-border smuggling and high-tech domestic terrorism, all while Stabler navigates dangerous family dynamics that seek revenge for past conflicts he experienced in Rome.
Production Team
Produced by Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment, the series boasts a talented lineup, including executive producers Matt Olmstead, John Shiban, Mike Slovis, Peter Jankowski, and Tim Walsh, alongside Meloni himself.
Conclusion
As Law & Order: Organized Crime sets the stage for an exciting new season, fans can look forward to both its exclusive streaming experience on Peacock and its traditional television debut on NBC. This season’s storyline is anticipated to explore rich, timely themes while seamlessly integrating established characters into a fresh narrative framework.
