With the blossoming relationship of Captain Ed Tucker and Lt. Olivia Benson, the duo can't seem to take things to the next step as rumors swirl that Elliot Stabler will return in "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18! Things between Lt. Olivia Benson and Captain Ed Tucker are supposed to get pretty serious in "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18 and it's expected that the powerful duo will finally take their relationship to the next level. Now that Elliot Stabler is rumored to be back in "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18, what will happen to Lt. Olivia Benson and Captain Ed Tucker's relationship?
Lt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) had a history in "Law & Order: SVU." Their partnership broadened from professional to personal and that's going to be a main problem if Elliot Stabler returns in "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18. Captain Ed Tucker (Robert John Burke) shouldn't be so comfortable with how things are going between him and Lt. Olivia Benson because Elliot Stabler may be back to stir things up.
Ecunemical News reported that "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18 showrunner Warren Leight shared his interest in bringing Elliot Stabler back. But just when everyone thought that Elliot Stabler will show up in "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18, the showrunner mentioned that he wants him back for the series finale. Obviously, "Law & Order: SVU" is still doing so well and "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18 is very much hyped by fans so it's safe to say that the series finale will definitely not be in the near future. But with the hype that the alleged return of Elliot Stabler is getting, there's still a chance that the "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18 will give in to the idea of a love triangle.
Do you think the return of Elliot Stabler will affect Lt. Olivia Benson and Captain Ed Tucker's relationship? Or do you think the duo will finally take things to the next level in "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18? Let us know what you think in the comment section below! "Law & Order: SVU" Season 18 is set to premiere on September 21.