‘SVU’ Star Mariska Hargitay Breaks Down Benson and Stabler’s Complicated Reunion and Her Final Choice: ‘There Are So Many Feelings’

Nov 12, 2026 7:05pm PT ‘SVU’ Star Mariska Hargitay Breaks Down Benson and Stabler’s Complicated Reunion and Her Final Choice: ‘There Are So Many Feelings’

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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from the 600th episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

To say that Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler have a complicated relationship would be an understatement. During the Nov. 12 600th episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is forced to reopen a case that she worked with Stabler (Christopher Meloni) many years ago, realizing they likely put the wrong man behind bars.

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