‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Needs To Bring Back This ‘SVU’ Fan-Favorite Character

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5, Episode 5.After more than two decades and multiple spin-offs, the Law & Order universe has mastered the art of crossovers, with fan-favorite characters occasionally popping in for cameos or returning in recurring roles. That was especially true when Tamara Tunie reprised her role as Dr. Melinda Warner on Law & Order: Organized Crime. A longtime staple of SVU, Warner brought more than just forensic expertise to the series. With her dry wit, emotional intelligence, and background as a badass former Air Force doctor, she was just as capable in the field as she was in the morgue. Her occasional but memorable team-ups with Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), marked by friendly banter and mutual respect, laid the foundation for one of the franchise’s impactful dynamics. Her recent appearances on Organized Crime, while brief, were reminders of the unique perspective she brings and the long-standing relationship she shares with Stabler.