Christopher Meloni Reacts To 'law & Order: Organized Crime' Cancellation: 'it Was A Great Ride'

Christopher Meloni has a connection for Elliot Stabler fans: “Thank you ... for sticking pinch him and welcoming him back.”

The “Law & Order: Organized Crime” prima took to Instagram connected Thursday to convey his appreciation for his character’s agelong tally successful the franchise aft it was revealed that nan NBC show had been canceled aft 5 seasons.

“I conscionable saw that they announced ... ‘Organized Crime’ won’t beryllium coming back,” Meloni said successful his video post. “So I wanted to return this infinitesimal to opportunity convey you to nan fans who not only helped springiness nan characteristic of Elliot Stabler life and longevity, but for sticking pinch him and welcoming him back.”

Meloni’s tally arsenic nan seasoned detective began successful “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” which debuted successful 1999. Stabler investigated New York’s “especially heinous” sex-based crimes pinch partner Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and different detectives successful his portion for nan show’s first 12 seasons. (The characteristic was written disconnected nan show successful beforehand of nan Season 13 premiere because Meloni and NBC could not travel to an statement connected a caller contract.)

Stabler returned to “SVU” successful 2021 for a crossover arena that helped motorboat “Organized Crime,” a “Law & Order” spinoff focused connected NYPD officers who way down “vicious and convulsive members of nan underworld.” While nan characteristic has occasionally appeared successful “SVU” episodes since his return, nan extremity of “Organized Crime” apt intends Meloni is done playing Stabler afloat time, astatine slightest for now. “Law & Order: SVU,” meanwhile, has been renewed for a 28th season.

“I had a awesome clip playing him,” Meloni said successful his Instagram message. “It was a awesome ride. Thank you. You helped springiness maine a profession that I ne'er dreamed of. Nearly 17 overseas years.”