Law & Order: Organized Crimeseason 5 has promoted a major recurring character ahead of the show’s move from NBC. The police drama, led by Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler, will be making the transition to become a streaming-first series on Peacock. The premiere date forLaw & Order: Organized Crimeseason 5has yet to be determined, though it has been confirmed that the spinoff will continue to build on an established storyline.
Deadlinereports thatDean Norris has been upgraded from a recurring actor to a main cast member forLaw & Order: Organized Crimeseason 5, continuing to play Elliot’s older brother Randall Stabler. Norris, known for his role as Hank Schader onBreaking Bad, was introduced as Randall in the previous season ofLaw & Orderand established the siblings were once estranged.
Randall Stabler Has A Key Part In Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5
It Expands Elliot’s Family History
Prior to Norris' debut as Randall, which was first announced in December 2023, the character was described as someone who built a successful career as a real estate developer and left the family when he was young. It was teased thatRandall and Elliot have tension between them because of an event involving their father. But when Norris made his on-screen debut, the relationship was revealed to be even more complex.
Randall was essentially kicked out of the family at a young age, whichadds another wrinkle to the already uneasy bond between the two.
Randall helps Elliot take care of their mother, who is in failing health, and the pair get into their share of arguments that are brushed aside. But on a more serious note, it’s revealed by their mother Bernadette (played by Ellen Burstyn) that Randall was essentially kicked out of the family at a young age, whichadds another wrinkle to the already uneasy bond between the two.
Law & Order: Organized Crime’s Season 5 Release Change Means A Forgotten Story Can Finally Continue
Now that Law & Order: Organized season 5’s release change has been announced, the series can finally finish a season 2 story that was left hanging.
Randall and Elliot do get on the same page long enough to stage an intervention for younger brother Joe Jr, who was also introduced inLaw & Order: Organized Crimeseason 4 and is played by Michael Trotter. Having Norris as a series regular will allow the show to dive deeper into the Stabler family in the upcoming season. The upgrade for Norris, who is also known for his roles inUnder the Dome,The Big Bang Theory,andScandal, comes as he will also have a pivotal role inGhostsseason 4 as Samantha’s father.
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Law & Order: Organized Crime follows the detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau as they strive to dismantle New York City’s most vicious and violent illegal enterprises, providing a deep dive into the complex and intricate world of organized crime. Released on July 03, 2025, it extends the Law & Order franchise.
