Law And Order: Organized Crime Star Told Us What’s ‘More Realistic’ About Season 5 On Peacock, And Now Stabler’s Accident Seems A Lot Scarier

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After a long wait of almost a year, Law & Order: Organized Crime will make its comeback in Season 5 as part of the 2025 television lineup. Previously aired on NBC, this crime drama starring Christopher Meloni is now exclusively available for streaming to fans who subscribe to Peacock. It seems that the constraints imposed by network TV can be loosened when content moves to streaming platforms.

Dean Norris, a regular cast member in the new series, discussed with TopMob the shift from NBC to Peacock, and his comments have left me somewhat anxious about the incident that will send Elliot to the hospital, as hinted at in the trailer. The actor, who portrays Elliot’s elder brother Randall on Breaking Bad, disclosed:

In my opinion, shifting to Peacock and its expansive streaming platform has granted us greater creative freedom. It seems to have a bolder, rawer feel, with the portrayed violence appearing more authentic. This freedom allows us to delve deeper into our characters’ relationships, as we can unfold intricate narratives across multiple scenes and episodes. The result is a more cinematic experience that gives the show room to develop at its own pace. I believe the writers have skillfully utilized this expanded space, resulting in an exceptional season.

It’s yet uncertain if the new release on Peacock will include explicit language or become excessively violent (as Law & Order: SVU‘s Peter Scanavino may drop in for some profanity), but a higher level of realism and intensity could potentially make Stabler’s upcoming injury more severe than previous occurrences.

As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I’ve always admired how NBC’s detective could push through agony and swiftly recover from injuries, a trait that Mariska Hargitay as a guest star on Organized Crime hints might be put to the test in a potentially severe car accident. Regarding Dean Norris’ character, it seems unlikely we’ll witness much violence given his decision to steer clear of the NYPD, making Stabler one less officer who’s prone to engage in physical altercations.

In Season 4, many of his scenes revolved around two main aspects: firstly, attempting to help Joe Jr., and secondly, adapting to the changing circumstances of living with his mother whose memory is fading. Dean Norris hinted that this relationship will be further explored in Season 5, leading me to speculate whether the show might be focusing more on realism concerning this aspect as well.

The actor similarly praised Ellen Burstyn’s portrayal of Bernie Stabler, a sentiment echoed by his on-screen sibling regarding collaborating with the acclaimed actress from “The Exorcist.” As shared with me, Norris stated:

One delightful aspect of participating in this show is the opportunity to perform alongside her, as well as develop a relationship, working with an absolute legend. She’s truly remarkable, and I cherish each workday spent with Ellen. Every day on set feels special, making it a fantastic day. I learn so much just by sharing scenes with her, and I’m thrilled about this, especially during this season, since we get to collaborate more frequently. I’m particularly enthusiastic for what this season has in store.

On April 17th at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, the first episode of Season 5 for Law & Order: Organized Crime will be broadcast on NBC as a special event. However, each of the ten episodes will become available weekly on Peacock following this initial broadcast.

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2025-04-17 07:07