​One of the most popular television shows of all time is back for its 24th season. Last season, "Law & Order" celebrated its 500th episode, while also saying farewell to district attorney Jack McCoy (Sam Waterson), who had been part of the show since its fifth season. "It is a dream come true. Reid (Scott) and I both grew up on the show. It was always on in my house, and it sparked a lot of thoughtful discourse in my home, said Mehcad Brooks ("Desperate Housewives," "Supergirl"), who plays Det. Jalen Shaw. "The theme song is my alarm to wake up at 5 o'clock in the morning because it reminds me of what is possible through dreaming, manifesting and hard work." ​And in typical form, the police procedural and legal drama exists in contemporary times and addresses the issues we face today, like politics, journalistic integrity, artificial intelligence and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "'Law & Order' just takes it to a whole new level this season," said Scott ("Veep," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"), who plays Det. Vincent Riley. "Nothing is off-limits when it comes to 'Law & Order,' and that's something we are very proud of in terms of the show. To be part of a show that can educate and start a national conversation, that's where you want to be as an actor, to know that your work is actually mattering and hopefully making a difference." New episodes of "Law & Order" air Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/entertainment/television/law-and-order-mehcad-brooks-reid-scott-interview-nbc-peacock-crime-police-procedural-legal-drama/531-e3bc88ca-c9cc-4972-9ca6-a03765475f66