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Mariska Hargitay shared photos on Instagram showing Christopher Meloni back on the set of 'Law & Order: SVU,' teasing that his character Elliot Stabler will again cross paths with Olivia Benson ahead of the show's Season 28 premiere. The reunion continues the long-running will-they-won't-they dynamic between the two characters that has driven fan interest for years. The photos were posted Tuesday, September 22, 2026, fueling speculation about how large a role Meloni will play this season.