Karen Lee

Update: Just finished the first season and HOLY COW. My butt hurts from sitting at the edge of my seat the whole time. 5 stars for this new format — can't wait for Season 2! Organized Crime has a completely different show format than SUV — and I'm here for it! Its storytelling has an exciting depth that explores the layers of Stabler's personal and working life. Between maintaining his everyday cop duties, staying present with his kids, and struggling with his wife's death, it speaks to the chaos of life that we can relate to in some way. It also gives Chris Meloni a chance to flex his acting chops — and trust me, you can *feel* every distraught thought that he has. I also love when our SUV favs pop in seamlessly without making it feel like they're from a separate universe. The only thing is that there is a slight disconnect between him and his new team, but it makes sense because he just joined the team. I'd be interested to see whether the writers will build on their working relationships, or whether Stabler will carry the whole show on his back for the entire series.