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NBCUniversal Cancels Law & Order: Organized Crime After Five Seasons

The move follows a ratings slide alongside years of showrunner churn.

Overview

  • NBCUniversal ended the Christopher Meloni–led spinoff Thursday, confirming there will be no Season 6.
  • The series aired four seasons on NBC, then premiered Season 5 on Peacock on April 17, 2025, with a 10-episode run that later re-aired on NBC in the fall.
  • Industry reporting ties the decision to falling linear and streaming viewership after the platform shift, plus creative instability from five showrunners in five seasons.
  • Meloni thanked fans in an emotional Instagram video and is set to star next in Hulu’s NFL drama The Land.
  • Within the franchise, NBC renewed Law & Order: SVU for Season 28, while the flagship Law & Order’s future for 2026–27 is still unresolved.