‘Law & Order’ Officially Reaches the End of an Era Tonight in New Sneak Peek [Exclusive]
Detective Vincent Riley, played by Reid Scott, is leaving *Law & Order* in tonight’s episode, “Into the Mystic”, marking the end of his run as the series’ senior detective. A preview shows him urgently searching for a mysterious person; the search begins a mystery that leads to his departure and the arrival of a new detective.
Riley joined in 2024, replacing Frank Cosgrove, and his character has faced personal and professional troubles, including alcoholism and a fatal collision ruled accidental. The episode also follows a murder case affected by conflicts of interest and a prosecution witness changing their account. James Badge Dale will join as Detective Rob Calvino; the episode airs on NBC at 10 p.m. ET and streams on Peacock the following day.
- Reid Scott exits as Detective Vincent Riley.
- “Into the Mystic” begins the story behind his departure.
- James Badge Dale joins as Detective Rob Calvino.
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Law & Order is a long-running American crime drama that follows New York police detectives investigating crimes and prosecutors taking cases to court. Detective Vincent Riley, played by Reid Scott, joined the show in 2024, replacing Detective Frank Cosgrove.
Riley’s time on the force has included struggles with alcohol and a fatal collision that was ruled accidental. The show’s police and court stories often turn on how evidence is gathered and whether witnesses’ accounts hold up. James Badge Dale is set to play Detective Rob Calvino, who joins the series as Riley’s successor.