Since Law & Order: SVU Fans were excited when the first time they appeared on TV was 1999. They hoped that Olivia Benson, Elliot Stabler and their partners would not deny their feelings and eventually become Bensler. Christopher Meloni, now Stabler in Law & Order: Organized Crime After leaving SVU Fans still believe in that dream, even though it was 10 years ago. Mariska Hargitay has shared her thoughts about whether or not that romance might ever happen.
Mariska Hargitay received a lot of questions over the years about their relationship. It was therefore not surprising that Mariska Hargitay appeared on the Today Show recently. Drew Barrymore Show, the host eventually brought up Benson and Stabler’s “will they, won’t they” relationship. It’s been over 20 years in the making and, according to Hargitay, it sounds like the notion is (at the very least) being discussed:
We’re trying to figure out what to do [on the show]. … He is free, and I think he’s got eyes for me. Olivia Benson is hurt! I mean, he abandoned me in a lurch over 10 years. She’s frightened. There is energy. Olivia’s been in love with him for many a year, and I think that we are slowly finding our way back to it, but I want to give him the amount of time he needs to grieve Kathy Stabler.
Christopher Meloni has left Law & Order: SVU After Season 12, he was back in his role. Organized CrimeIt was almost as if nothing had changed between his character & his co-star. Following the death of Stabler’s wife, Kathy, many fans began to hope that Stabler and Benson would get together. However, it makes sense that it hasn’t happened quite yet, considering that both of them are hurting for different reasons, But despite it all, they are still there for each other when needed.
It honestly wouldn’t be surprising if Benson and Stabler get together in the near future, considering their chemistry and the storytelling potential it brings. Mariska Hargitay spoke out about her love for the compliments that she receives from long-term partners in summer 2021. After a long absence, she also talked about finding her feet with Christopher Meloni. The two actors seem closer than ever. This was evident in a tribute Meloni paid to Hargitay at an awards presentation.
For proof of Bensler’s popularity, you can only look at the reactions to the series premiere. Law & Order: Organized Crime. Many people wanted to know what was in the Stabler letter that Benson received. She read it aloud to herself. However, at the beginning of Season 2, it was revealed that Stabler didn’t write it — his late wife, Kathy, did. It was a heartbreaking reveal that even led fans to turn on Kathy’s actress, Isabel Gillies, who ultimately responded to the hate with plenty of class.
Even though a true Bensler romance may not happen for a while, it’s definitely clear that the feelings are there. Mariska Hargitay seems to be cautious, and fans might want to follow her lead.
The new episodes of Law & Order: SVU And Law & Order: Organized Crime Premiere on Thursday, February 24, on NBC! Check out CinemaBlend’s 2022 winter and spring TV schedule to see what other shows to catch.