NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — Fan favorites in the world of New York City-based television, "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: SVU" have been renewed for the 2024-2025 season, NBC announced, while Pete Davidson has decided to pass on a second season of his Peacock-exclusive hit "Bupkis," despite earning renewal.
The beloved and long-running crime procedurals from executive producer Dick Wolf have seen a spike in popularity, with "Law & Order" averaging over 7.7 million more viewers than last season. That's an increase of 56%, with a 122% increase among viewers aged 18 to 49, NBC said.
Following the show's send-off last month of long-time Manhattan District Attorney Jack McCoy (played by Sam Waterston), Tony Goldwyn took over as District Attorney Nicholas Baxter, a new series regular.
No other casting changes have been announced amid the renewal news, and the premiere date of season 24 has not been released.
While "Law & Order" is on a brief hiatus at the moment, new episodes of season 23 will continue airing on April 11.
NBC also confirmed that the franchise's most popular spin-off, "Law & Order: SVU," will return for season 26 this fall.
Mariska Hargitay, the only original cast member still present on the series, will return as NYPD Captain Olivia Benson, the longest-running primetime drama character in television history.
"Law & Order: SVU" has also seen massive growth, with 11.2 million viewers. That is a 111% increase in viewership and a +325% increase among viewers aged 18 to 49, according to NBC.
Both shows are produced by Universal Television, in association with Wolf Entertainment.
Universal Television was also a producer on Pete Davidson's "Bupkis," which will not return for a second season despite the announcement of its renewal in June 2023.
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"I've always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family. After nearly a decade of my personal life being in the media I wanted a chance to tell my story my way. Of all the work I've ever done, Bupkis is by far what I'm most proud of. I am so grateful to Lorne Michaels and Broadway Video, Peacock, Universal Television and the amazing cast and writers for helping me create something honest, funny and heartfelt," Davidson said in a statement.
Davidson has decided to move on from the semi-autobiographical Peacock original series that shows a fictionalized version of the former "SNL" star living on Staten Island with his mom (played by Edie Falco) while managing fame, family dynamics and personal relationships.
"I do also feel that this part of my life is finished. I'm very excited for this next chapter and for you guys to see the work," Davidson said regarding the show's end.
Davidson is currently on his Prehab stand up comedy tour, which has shows scheduled through the end of July.
