Key Highlights
- Reid Scott explains why he was pushing for the return of Ryan Eggold in “Brotherly Love.”
- The episode is set to air on October 30 as part of Law & Order Season 25.
- Vince and Matt Riley’s relationship will be explored, with Scott teasing a significant storyline.
- Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Organized Crime also have upcoming episodes airing around the same time.
The Return of Ryan Eggold in “Brotherly Love”
In an exclusive interview with CinemaBlend, actor Reid Scott, who plays Detective Vince Riley on Law & Order, shared his reasoning behind pushing for the return of co-star Ryan Eggold. The upcoming episode titled “Brotherly Love,” scheduled to air on October 30 as part of the show’s milestone 25th season, will see Eggold reprise his role as Matt Riley.
According to Scott, he and Maura Tierney, who plays Detective Brenda Johnson, were involved in discussions with the showrunner Rick Eid about the return of Ryan Eggold. Scott mentioned that he “was sort of nudging” Eid before they started shooting Season 25, expressing his enthusiasm for having Eggold back.
Scott elaborated on why the reunion was important: “He’s great.
Ryan and I go way back. We’ve been friends for a really long time. We’ve worked together in a bunch of other stuff. He did such a great job with what he brought to that character last season that I was thrilled.“
The Personal Lives of Law & Order Characters
The return of Matt Riley is indicative of the show’s ongoing exploration into the personal lives of its main characters, much like it did in Season 24 with Nolan’s (Hugh Dancy) brother. The cliffhanger between Seasons 24 and 25 was tied to Maroun’s (Odelya Halevi) lingering trauma over her sister’s assault and murder.
Now, the focus shifts to Vince Riley, with Scott teasing a significant storyline that requires a reunion for both brothers: “It’s always interesting when a show as procedural as Law & Order takes the time to dig into the personal lives of the main characters. The series did just that in Season 24 with Nolan’s brother, and the cliffhanger between Seasons 24 and 25 was tied to Maroun’s lingering trauma over her sister’s assault and murder.“
Other Upcoming Episodes on NBC
In addition to “Brotherly Love,” viewers can look forward to other episodes airing around the same time. Courtney Billee, who will join the cast as a series regular in Law & Order: SVU, and Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5 are also set to air on October 30.
The episode description from NBC states that “A respected restauranteur with a gambling problem is murdered, and Baxter and Price disagree on the best approach to a conviction. Riley’s brother is released from prison.” The episode will stream next day via Peacock for those who miss it live.
Availability of Previous Projects
If viewers are in the mood for more Ryan Eggold content, his earlier projects such as New Amsterdam and The Blacklist are available on Peacock. Law & Order: SVU fans can also stream upcoming episodes with a Netflix subscription.
The article concludes by reminding readers that the upcoming episode is part of a busy TV schedule for NBC, including other significant shows like Courtney Billee’s debut in Law & Order: SVU and the ongoing run of Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5.
