Law & Order: SVUSeason 26 marks the return of a fan-favorite character.

But now she has returned to law enforcement in a different capacity.

Its about crime tourists, which I had never even heard of.

Mariska Hargitay, Octavio Pisano, and Juliana Aidén Martinez on SVU Season 26

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I was like, that sounds really smart.

Rollins hasnt returned toSVUas a full-fledged cast member, butGiddish was more than happy to reprise her role.

The actor portrayed the former detective for 12 years before she was dismissed in Season 22.

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This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.

The set is still familiar, and the chemistry with everyone on set is undeniable.

Giddish also promises that this turn for her character wont be what fans expect.

No longer a detective specifically investigating sex crimes, she has a different perspective.

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Rollins is now a sergeant in a totally different division.

It seemed like a natural progression for her," GIddish continues.

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