Big changes could be coming to “Law & Order: SVU” if NBC decides to bring it back for a twenty-seventh season. According to reports, two current cast members, Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano, are set to leave the show. This news is significant for a series that has seen its share of cast shifts over its long run, and it will surely have long-time viewers talking.
Martinez joined the squad just this current season, Season 26, while Pisano has been a part of the NBC series since Season 23. Their potential departures raise questions about how the show might look and feel moving forward, especially considering how viewers connect with the characters who work alongside Mariska Hargitay’s Olivia Benson.
While no official reason has been given, there’s talk around Hollywood that budget cuts across NBC’s scripted shows might be playing a role in these decisions. This kind of cost-saving measure often results in cast changes on long-running series.
As of now, it’s unclear if Martinez and Pisano’s characters will get proper send-offs in the Season 26 finale. That episode, titled “Post-Rage” and directed by Norberto Barba, airs on Thursday, May 15th. For now, fans can count on seeing Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, and Peter Scanavino still on the force, but the potential exits of Martinez and Pisano mark a notable shakeup if the show gets that Season 27 pickup.
