SVU’s gritty realism and bold storytelling have hooked audiences for years, but many will agree it is the detectives’ unflinching fearlessness that keeps fans glued to their television screens. The beating heart of the show is Mariska Hargitay, who has starred as the iconic Olivia Benson since the very start and welcomed a rotating lineup of partners and squad mates to Manhattan’s 16th Precinct.

Season 27’s squad is a particularly tenacious bunch, so step inside Benson’s squad room and check out the full cast of SVU, below:

Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson

Mariska Hargitay returns in Season 27 as the indomitable Captain Olivia Benson, the fearless leader of the elite squad. Benson has climbed the ranks to her post as commanding officer, and with glimmering case closure rates, she’s managed to become a masterclass in criminal butt-kicking. Balancing equal parts empathy with unyielding determination, Benson never fails to go above and beyond for survivors.

Outside of her SVU post, Hargitay remains equally busy. Aside from directing nine episodes of SVU over the years, in 2025, Hargitay directed My Mom Jayne, a deeply personal documentary about her late mother, Jayne Mansfield. Her work on SVU earned her a 2006 Emmy Award, in addition to seven other nominations over the years for her portrayal of Benson. Hargitay holds the honor of being the longest-running primetime live-action actress in television history.

Ice T as Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola

Ice T comes back to the Season 27 squad room as Sergeant Odafin Tutuola, SVU‘s relentless ace-in-the-hole who has seen the worst of the worst but always pushes forward. Sharp, skeptical, and endlessly sarcastic, Fin is one of Benson’s most loyal friends and a grounding force among the squad. Having closed dozens of cases, Fin is a bona fide Law & Order fan-favorite.

Aside from being the longest-running male actor in a primetime series thanks to SVU‘s mythic tenure, Ice T juggles his music career as the lead singer of the band Body Count and has made several appearances on Saturday Night Live.

Peter Scanavino as A.D.A. Dominick “Sonny” Carisi Jr.

Peter Scanavino’s A.D.A. Sonny Carisi carries the heavy responsibility of prosecutor for the squad, tasked with delivering justice in court but always entangled in the case as one of Benson’s longest-running confidantes. As husband to Sgt. Amanda Rollins and a father to three, Carisi has become quite the family man, which has only made him work harder to make NYC a safer place for his loved ones.

Outside of SVU, Scanavino has crossed over into several other Law & Order spin-offs, crossing paths with Organized Crime‘s Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and 27th Precinct fan-favorite prosecutor Nolan Price (Hugh Dancy). Scanavino has also guest starred in various television hits, such as The Blacklist, The Leftovers, and Unforgettable.

Kelli Giddish as Sergeant Amanda Rollins

Kelli Giddish returns to Season 27 as NYPD Intelligence Unit Sergeant Amanda Rollins, once a long-running detective for Benson’s SVU, and now happily married to Carisi while serving as the commanding officer in a different arena. Rollins has weathered intense SVU storms, but returns in Season 27 stronger than ever, bringing her sharp instincts back to the unit.

Aside from her dynamite performance on SVU, Giddish has made several Law & Order guest appearances across the franchise. Giddish has also made many guest appearances across primetime, guest starring in series like The Burg, Chase, and The Good Wife.

Kevin Kane as Detective Terry Bruno

Kevin Kane is back as Detective Terry Bruno, a detective who manages to keep up with veterans like Benson and Fin, bringing chucklesome commentary and sardonic humor to the precinct. Bruno has earned his keep since his Season 24 introduction on SVU, carrying the weight of some intense cases over the years.

Outside of his role on SVU, Kane has excelled as both a producer and actor. He’s guest starred in series like Inside Amy Schumer, Life & Beth, and Chicago P.D. On the big screen, Kane appeared in The Irishman, Trainwreck, and Caper.

Aimé Donna Kelly as Captain Renee Curry

Aimé Donna Kelly has been promoted to series regular in Season 27 of SVU, returning as the tenacious Captain Renee Curry, a former commanding officer for the Internal Affairs Bureau. Curry’s journey has shifted dramatically since pivoting from IAB to the SVU as she continues to work closely with Benson to evoke real reform within the NYPD.

Aside from SVU, Kelly has guest starred in series like The Blacklist, Chicago Med. For Life, Blue Bloods, The Sinner, and the upcoming Prime series The Greatest.

Corey Cott as Detective Jake Griffin

Introduced to the squad in Season 27’s “Waiver of Consent,” Detective Jake Griffin has emerged as a promising 16th Precinct recruit, going above and beyond to secure justice and prove himself to his new Captain. Griffin is passionate, driven, and on a quest to learn more about his mysterious late father.

Before settling in as a squad member, Cott guest starred as a very different character in a Season 18 episode of SVU, and made a guest appearance on Dick Wolf’s Chicago Med, as well. Cott also boasts recurring characters in television series like Filthy Rich, The Good Fight, and Z: The Beginning of Everything.

How to watch Law & Order: SVU Season 27

Don’t miss the squad’s latest cases by tuning in to Law & Order Thursdays on NBC.

New episodes of Law & Order Season 25 kick off the lineup at 8/7c on NBC, followed by Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 27 at 9/8c. New episodes are available the day after they air on Peacock.