Newly released images from Law & Order season 24 offer a glimpse of the show’s newest series regular, Maura Tierney, in action as Lieutenant Jessica Grady. Following the departure of Lieutenant Kate Dixon (Camryn Manheim) at the end of season 23, Grady steps in to assist with a major murder investigation, leading to her permanent role on the team.
The images, shared by Entertainment Weekly, showcase Grady working closely with Detective Vincent Riley (Reid Scott), Detective Jalen Shaw (Mehcad Brooks), and ADA Samantha Maroun (Odelya Halevi) as they dive into the case. One shot also captures her sitting at her desk, deep in thought, hinting at her sharp, insightful approach to solving crimes.
What New Images Of Tierney Mean For Law & Order Season 24
Jessica Grady Will Be A Vital Team Member Right Away
Season 24 marks a big change for the legal drama franchise’s original series, as legacy Law & Order characters like Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) won’t be coming back in the newest episodes. This means every series regular is a character introduced since season 21, when the show was revived. It also makes first impressions for Tierney’s Grady all the more important, something reflected in the actor’s confirmation that her character’s personal life will be highlighted during her debut season.
In addition to her place among the regular team, episode 2 will see her go head-to-head with Law & Order: SVU’s Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), disagreeing about a murder case involving an app that helps people create AI romantic partners. This episode in particular is one Tierney is excited for, teasing the complex relationship between both investigators as they disagree on how to approach the case. Her interactions with both the main team and those within the larger Law & Order universe are going to be important first impressions for her character, reflecting what to expect as she evolves.
Our Take On Law & Order Season 24’s Newest Images
Grady Will Be A Team Player With Her Own Viewpoints
Although it’s unclear how her dynamics with the team will be portrayed, the images showcase Grady’s sense of formality and justice within her contributions to the team. This makes us think she’ll have plenty of insightful contributions to the first few cases the group investigates, staking her claim within Law & Order as a vital part of its run moving forward. With the new Lieutenant soon to arrive, it won’t be long until she’s able to give everyone a first impression of her approach to the team’s cases in season 24.
