NEW YORK CITY, NY – “Law & Order: SVU” kicked off its highly anticipated 25th season with a compelling storyline involving the disappearance of a teenage girl. The long-running NBC series, along with its sister shows from the “Law & Order” franchise and the Wednesday night “Chicago” dramas, are among the first scripted series to return to television after the resolution of writers and actors’ strikes.
Peter Jankowski, president and COO of Wolf Entertainment and an executive producer of all six shows, expressed the team’s dedication to quickly resuming production. He emphasized the commitment of the showrunners and the entire crew, who were eager to get back on the air as soon as possible. Jankowski acknowledged that while they did not have any scripts already written, the staff at Wolf Films was confident in their capabilities and the expectations placed on them.
Arthur Forney, head of postproduction at Wolf Entertainment and an executive producer on all of their shows, noted the enthusiasm of the postproduction team when returning to work. The premiere episode of the 25th season began with a powerful montage of Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) reflecting on her career as a detective. The storyline revolves around Benson’s obsession with finding a missing teenage girl, whose image has been used in a line of disturbing sex dolls.
Forney and Jankowski, who have been with Wolf Entertainment since the inception of “SVU” in 1998, credit Mariska Hargitay for her unwavering dedication to the show and her ability to set the tone on set. They describe her as a superhero and praise her positive energy and kindness. The episode takes a unique approach as it doesn’t resolve the case within the hour and leaves the audience on edge with unresolved questions.
Each episode of “Law & Order: SVU” is known for its distinct storytelling style and signature moments, making it a standout series. The premiere of the 25th season promises to deliver another unforgettable chapter in the show’s long history.