The preview for the premiere for season 17 of Law & Order: SVU reveals that the episode is going to be one hell of a thrilling ride for fans of the series.

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More importantly, the premiere is bringing back a big baddie from a past season, and this time around it seems like the serial killer might have just gotten better at his game. Serial killer Greg Yates -- the murderous doc who horrified viewers in the Law & Order SVU and Chicago P.D. crossover -- is back!

The clip shows the crew investigating a series of connected murders, as 9 dead bodies are recovered and some are found at the sea shore, wrapped in a trash bag. The premiere hints that the team suspects the killer is a wealthy New Yorker. "This is the one America will be talking about, again," runs the tagline for the preview. We only get a glimpse at Yates's face through the length of the clip.

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Previously, The Hollywood Reporter got revealed that the premiere will be quite phenomenal as Dallas Roberts portrayed a very chilling Yates and the actor will be reprising the role for the premiere of season 17.

The report didn't have any details on how Yates will be making his comeback as the last fans saw of him, he was locked up for his crimes. This murderer left his mark as he killed a recurring character, Nadia (Stella Maeve).

Perhaps Yates might have some connection to a new crime from behind the bars or might help the intelligence unit solve a crime Hannibal Lecter style.

Previously, showrunner Warren Leight had also revealed that the premiere will be a 2 big part, 2 hour affair.

Season 17 will premiere on Sept. 23 on NBC.

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