Dick Wolf, the show’s creator, has built an empire.
It is clear that those who work on the many series within the franchise love their job.
According toInsider, it is not uncommon to find yourself doing double takes, recognizing actors from older episodes.

Another example is actress S. Epatha Merkerson.
“SVU” has also seen its fair share of returning actors.
Her original role was that of a lawyer, too, but this one was accused of a crime!

It is surprisingly common!