In a new documentary made by the “Law & Order: SVU” star, she examines her own clouded origins and the mother she barely knew: Jayne Mansfield.

Before NBC renewed Law & Order: SVU for season 27, multiple outlets confirmed in May 2025 that Octavio Pisano and Juliana Martinez, who portray Detective Joe Velasco and Detective Kate Silva ...

Both shows are still reliable audience draws for NBC, with SVU averaging about 5.9 million viewers and Law & Order about 5.2 million in Nielsen’s seven-day linear ratings — and significantly ...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit will be losing two of its detectives. Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano, who star on the show as detectives Kate Silva and Joe Velasco respectively, will not be ...

"Law & Order: SVU" premiered in 1999 and is currently airing its 26th season, starring Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Peter Scanavino, Octavio Pisano, Kevin Kane and Juliana Martinez.

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Law & Order: SVU has been praised and sometimes criticized for discussing sensitive topics other series wouldn't dare touch. The show's handling of its subject matter has created some memorable ...

Law & Order: SVU season 26 episode 15 premiered on March 13, 2025, on NBC. The show has been on the air since 1999, making it one of the longest-running programs on television.