Mariska Hargitay has revealed she was moved to tears after watching Christopher Meloni’s emotional reaction to the cancellation of Law and Order: Organized Crime, describes it as the end of an important chapter for her longtime co-star and friend.
speaks to AdditionalHargitay said she saw Meloni’s Instagram video about the show’s ending and was immediately overcome.
“I saw it and burst into tears, first of all,” she said.
“I immediately burst into tears because it’s like [Meloni] said, and he was so beautiful and open, because it’s been a great trip. And it’s been so beautiful and intimate and such a big part of his life and was life-changing for him.”
She also said the news had come as a real shock.
“Chris is working and in demand and such a great actor. But it’s kind of closing a chapter. So when that happens, you have to take stock. It’s a real marker in your life.”
Law and Order: Organized Crime was officially canceled after five seasons earlier this month.
Meloni marked the occasion with a heartfelt video on Instagram.
“I wanted to take this moment to say thank you to the fans who not only helped give Elliot Stabler’s character life and longevity, but stuck with him and welcomed him back. It’s been a great ride,” he said.
The series, which premiered in 2021, followed Stabler, the character Meloni first played Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, when he returned to New York after a decade away to rebuild his life and take on organized crime.
It was forwarded NBC in its first four seasons before moving to Peacock for its fifth and final season, which ended in June 2025.
The cast also included Danielle Moné Truitt, Rick Gonzalez, Ainsley Seiger and Dean Norris.
