AceShowbiz - Christopher Meloni recently found a silver lining after the cancellation of Law & Order: Organized Crime by reconnecting with longtime colleague Mariska Hargitay. The pair, known for their roles on the Law & Order franchise, shared a warm reunion captured in photos Meloni posted on Instagram.

The actor, famous for portraying Detective Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for 12 seasons and later reprising the role on Organized Crime for five seasons, posted images from a casual dinner gathering. The photos show the former co-stars smiling together, with an unexpected appearance by Rachel McAdams adding to the friendly atmosphere.

Meloni captioned the images with a lighthearted note, saying, "What one does on a random Thursday when still in LA and freshly unemployed. Dinner hang with pals." His post came shortly after Peacock announced the end of Organized Crime following its five-season run.

Last week, Meloni shared an emotional message on Instagram reflecting on the show's cancellation. He expressed gratitude to the fans who supported both the character of Elliot Stabler and his career over nearly 17 years. He described his time playing Stabler as a "good ride," thanking viewers for their loyalty and the opportunities the role provided.

Christopher Meloni first brought the character of Stabler to life when Law & Order: SVU premiered in 1999. After leaving the series, he returned to the franchise with the spinoff Organized Crime in 2021. The show aired on NBC for four seasons before its final season moved to Peacock.

While Organized Crime was canceled, the original Law & Order: SVU was renewed for a 28th season on NBC. Both series remain available for streaming on Peacock, ensuring fans can continue to watch the franchise’s enduring stories.

This article is based on reporting originally published by TheWrap.