Who’s ready to get back in step with Olivia Benson and the rest of the folks on Law & Order: SVU?

The hit NBC drama got renewed for an incredible season 27 back in May, and fans are eager to see Mariska Hargitay back on their TV screens once again. Well, it seems like viewers are one step closer to this, as the actress revealed an exciting update about the upcoming installment on Instagram.

Posting a video of herself dressed as Captain Benson on set, Mariska announced that Law & Order: SVU was officially in production for season 27. What’s more, all of the cast and crew were back and ready to start filming new episodes, given how her BTS snippet came from inside the famed SVU offices on the show.

“Guess what, people? I’m back,” Mariska stated in the clip posted on July 23. “First day back at SVU and we’re about to rehearse. I’m giving you a little sneak peek.”

As soon as fans caught wind of Mariska’s thrilling update about the new season of SVU, they couldn’t hold back their elation that new episodes would be here before they knew it.

“TWENTY SEVEN. Truly EPIC. 🙌🏼,” one person wrote in the comments. “Waited all day for a ‘lil sneak peek! Thank you mothaaa!! 💋,” another exclaimed. “She’s back! Stronger, louder, and more fabulous. Let’s do this!!! Benson forever!” a different follower added.

Even though there isn’t yet a premiere date set by NBC for Law & Order: SVU season 27, this is still a major update! And given how there are some big changes for the season, this is something we can get excited about.

Along with the news of SVU coming back for season 27, fans can also expect Kelli Giddish to be back in a full-time capacity as Detective Amanda Rollins after exiting back in December 2022. And who knows? Maybe this season will give folks a chance to see Christopher Meloni pop up as Elliot Stabler once again, too…

No matter the case, we’re so looking forward to this!