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NBC renews 'Law & Order: SVU' for 21st season; making it longest running prime-time drama in history

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"Law & Order: SVU" has been renewed for its 21st season, making in the longest running prime-time drama in history.

The popular series first debuted in 1999. It centers around the NYPD's Special Victim's Unit as they investigate crimes of sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence.

Mariska Hargitay, a main star on the show, has been a real-life advocate for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Speaking out about the backlog of untested rape kits across the country.

Hargitay tweeted this following the announcement.

"You're an iconic figure as a star, advocate and crusader for women," the show's producer Dick Wolf said of Hargitay.

The show's writes also tweeted about the renewed season.

"We'll keep writing stories that help sexual assault survivors heal and reclaim joy in their lives as long as they let us," their tweet read.

The show airs on Thursdays on NBC.