Iconic detective Olivia Benson (performed by Mariska Hargitay) has been shot for the primary time ever within the newest promo for subsequent week’s episode of Legislation and Order: Particular Victims Unit.
Though the fan-favourite lead has been injured and even stabbed a number of instances all through the NBC drama’s 24-season run, she has averted being shot within the line of responsibility till now.
The fateful second will happen within the season finale subsequent Thursday, All Ache Is One Illness, which is able to conclude a crossover occasion with Legislation and Order: Organized Crime.
A brand new trailer after this week’s outing teased loads of motion to come back as Benson and the crew put together to take down a terrorist risk.
On the finish of the promo, the detectives take cowl in a diner whereas a masked gunman reloads.
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Benson leaps as much as take her shot however is simply too late and falls to the bottom after receiving the complete pressure of a shotgun.
She confirms “I’m hit” and ends the trailer writhing in ache on the ground.
Followers are remaining optimistic that Benson will make it out of the ordeal alive, and have even predicted it may lastly transfer issues ahead between her and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni).
@m**fgillian exclaimed on Twitter: “Not Olivia Benson getting shot CAN SHE JUST BE LEFT ALONE PLEASE.”
@stablerb***h77 stated: “I f*****g knew it! The one factor that’s by no means occurred to Benson. Being shot!”
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“I don’t assume I can emotionally deal with Olivia Benson getting shot however I do assume that a kiss between Benson and Stabler will assist me cope with my feelings,” @Stef84_ added.
“I believe Benson shall be okay,” @mmjanae predicted.
“Her being shot will in fact heighten all the pieces from feelings and needing to resolve the case however I believe she shall be okay.”
Nervous fan @CallmeErikaMe7o wrote: “I do know the preview for subsequent week Legislation and Order didn’t simply present Olivia Benson getting shot.”
And @BensonStabler99 proposed: “Olivia is about to get shot and Elliot Stabler shall be proper there together with his kidney.” (sic)
Fortunately, producers haven’t confirmed something about Hargitay leaving the collection, so Benson is predicted to be alive and nicely for the beginning of season 25 later this 12 months.
Nonetheless, this episode will nonetheless mark an enormous first for Benson and SVU followers received’t need to miss this historic second within the franchise.
A synopsis for the finale reads: “Within the seek for a revenge-for-hire crime ring, Benson and Stabler mix forces on a case that has now unfold globally.
“Fin Tutoala (Ice-T) and Terry Bruno (Kevin Kane) assist a rape sufferer assaulted a second time.
“Jet Slootmaeker’s (Ainsley Seiger) plan to hack the darkish internet backfires and places the crew in peril.”
Legislation and Order season 24 concludes Thursday, Might 18 on NBC within the USA.