Fazekas chose a simple final scene: the squad gathered at Det. Jake Griffin's hospital bedside. She said the no-dialogue moment was meant to return attention to the core team's bond and give viewers a sense of resolution instead of a cliffhanger.
Fazekas previously worked on SVU in seasons 3–7 and reunited with Mariska Hargitay as a leader, praising Hargitay's generosity and work ethic. Law & Order: SVU will return for season 28 on NBC and stream on Peacock in the fall.