Mariska Hargitay, the leading lady of Law & Order: SVU, has directed eight episodes of the show. Her directorial debut in season 15 centered on Benson's leadership and a renowned reporter challenging the SVU team. In subsequent seasons, her directed episodes tackled socially charged topics, character development, and complex concepts. Hargitay's commitment to the show, its cast, and characters is impressive and will have a lasting effect on the Law & Order franchise.
