It’s the end of an era for Capt. Olivia Benson & Co.

Thursday’s Law & Order: SVU premiere opens with Liv attending a wake for Capt. Donald Cragen, who was her boss for many years — starting with the series’ very first episode. (Don’t worry: Dann Florek, who played Cragen as recently as SVU ‘s 23rd season and Law & Order: Organized Crime ‘s fourth, is still alive.)

“In the Wind” is a bittersweet hour that brings back several familiar faces, forges new ground in a key relationship (a LOT more on that here) and sets up some intriguing new moves for Season 27. Read on for the highlights.

RIP, CAPT. CRAGEN | Liv walks into a bar, where she’s greeted by a large floral wreath bearing a portrait of the retired cop: It’s our first As if sensing an emotional disturbance in the force, Dr.

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