Plot details for Season 26 are still sparse.

NBC remains tight-lipped about the Season 26 plot, but noted that Benson and her Law & Order: Organized Crime friend, Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), have had a relationship that some viewers are hoping turns into more, shipping them as “Bensler.”

“What I hope is that we find the space to move forward,” Christopher said. “I don’t know if we have, but I look forward to keep trying it. To keep challenging it. To keep trying to figure it out.”

Ice-T thinks the show will go the distance.

“We’re very excited about going into season 26. I think last season we caught a whole other wind of fans, and everybody got in it, and the ratings were great,” he recently told Us Weekly. “I don’t see any reason why SVU can’t go 30 [seasons].”

“I think the show will stay on as long as Mariska wants to do the show,” he added. “It’s her show.”
Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson – EXPECTED TO RETURN

Mariska, who’s been with the show since Season 1, is set to reprise her role as Olivia Benson.


Ice-T

Ice-T as Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola – EXPECTED TO RETURN

Ice-T, who has been with the show since Season 2, is expected to reprise his role as Fin Tutuola in the series.
Peter Scanavino
Peter Scanavino as ADA Dominick “Sonny” Carisi, Jr. – EXPECTED TO RETURN

Peter, who has played Dominick Carisi since Season 16, is expected back in action for Season 26.
Octavio Pisano
Octavio Pisano as Junior Detective Joe Velasco – EXPECTED TO RETURN

Octavio, who joined the main cast as Joe Velasco in Season 23, is expected to return for Season 26.