A major storyline change is reportedly in store for the character Olivia Benson in season 27 of Law & Order: SVU. There are also indications of changes within the Law & Order franchise, including a cancellation and a renewal, although it is unclear how these changes will affect SVU. The fate of characters in the show is also a subject of discussion, with one outlet reporting a major character death, while another mentions a character being upped to series regular.