Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans prepare themselves for Kelli Giddish's last episode as Amanda Rollins by reacting to the new trailer. The star joined the show in season 13 and has been a member of the core cast across 12 seasons. Giddish's tenure on Law & Order: SVU saw her character grow, with Rollins bettering herself as a detective while also grappling with her childhood traumas and gambling addiction. The news of Giddish's exit, which broke this past summer, was met with much surprise and dismay from audiences.
With just under three weeks to go before Giddish exits Law & Order: SVU, NBC recently unveiled a trailer promoting Rollins' last episode. Audiences were given a glimpse at Rollins' final scenes, which notably featured the character in a wedding dress. Fans were quick to react with excitement and tears, as is fitting for a fan-favorite character. Check out a sampling of the reactions below:
What Made Kelli Giddish's Rollins Such a Fan-Favorite Law & Order Character
Across her time on Law & Order: SVU, Giddish established herself as a core member of the show's cast, with Rollins undergoing multiple arcs that centered on her, challenged her, and forced her to come to terms with her troubled family life. As such, Rollins cemented herself as a fan-favorite character to longtime viewers as she evolved into a truly compelling figure, leading to fans being shocked by Giddish's sudden exit. Audiences further questioned NBC's decisions when it was rumored that Giddish's Law & Order: SVU departure was pushed by higher-ups at the broadcasting company seeking to maintain the show's relevance, as well as issues surrounding pay disputes.
When she first arrived at the Manhattan Special Victims Unit, Amanda Rollins began as an over-eager detective whose dedication could lead to her quickly becoming overwhelmed. However, she eventually found her place among the team. Throughout her career, not only did Rollins grow beyond her childhood traumas and biases, but she also began a family of her own with two children, moving beyond the neglect she suffered from her parents. With details of Giddish's upcoming departure from Law & Order: SVU revealing that Rollins will not be killed off despite recent brushes with death, viewers may hope to see Rollins' arc conclude with the detective finding a happier ending after the trials that she faced during her career. Based on the fan reactions to the episode's trailer, it's safe to say the idea that Rollins will marry Carisi in her last episode is a favorable one.
Giddish's departure has been met with a varied response from both viewers and those behind the production of Law & Order: SVU. While viewers are upset to see the star leave the series after 12 years, others have made their anger at NBC's handling of Giddish's departure known. Fans have voiced their displeasure online alongside each bit of news, including story details and cast reactions. Even co-star Ice-T revealed his own shock at the situation. Despite NBC's poor handling of this incident, the newly released teaser for Giddish's final episode promises an emotional farewell for Rollins.
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