Law & Order: SVU was renewed for Season 28 at NBC, which is less a surprise than a reminder that this franchise cornerstone is basically infrastructure now.
This Week in TV
SVU Stays Standing While Smiling Friends and Marshals Make the Better Story
NBC kept one of TV's most durable hits alive, but the more interesting renewal news came from Adult Swim, CBS, and a few smarter follow-ups.
Week of 2026-04-20
The safest bet in television is still betting on SVU, but this week's livelier news came from the shows with more personality. Smiling Friends grabbed two more seasons, Marshals turned early momentum into a real second-season order, and a few other familiar titles kept their run alive without much hand-wringing.
Still Standing
ABC also renewed The Rookie for Season 9. Network procedurals are still very much alive, and this one keeps earning its spot.
Renewals With Actual Juice
Smiling Friends locked in two more seasons at Adult Swim, which is a real vote of confidence for one of TV's strangest and funniest hits.
Marshals was officially confirmed for Season 2 with a 13-episode order. That's not just survival; that's a network deciding it has something solid.
Confirmed and Moving Forward
Dexter: Resurrection was confirmed for Season 2, with more cast additions already in the mix. Whatever this comeback is, it's clearly not a one-season stunt.
Young SherlockPrime Video
Young Sherlock is set for Season 2 at Prime Video, with Guy Ritchie returning to direct the opening episode. That gives the renewal a little more swagger than usual.