The recent release of Law & Order Season 24 has introduced a new era in the long-running show. After a contentious season 23 finale, fans expressed much concern regarding the fate of Lieutenant Kate Dixon.

Manheim's Lieutenant Dixon was replaced by Maura Tierney's Jessica Brady. Camryn Manheim left a huge gap in the Law & Order cast when she announced her departure after the season 23 finale in July. Here's how Thursday's season 24 premiere filled it.

The case is closed on the lieutenant of Law & Order. But why did Camryn Manheim leave Law & Order? The actress, who mad her debut on the legal drama 30 years ago, may not have retired as Lieutenant Kate Dixon on the best terms with NBC after all.