Dann Florek, who played Donald Cragen on Law & Order: SVU, has said his departure was unexpected. After a significant period of time on the show, Florek says his exit was not foreseen. He has shared his feelings about the unforeseen exit, which has been reported by TVLine, People.com, and IMDb. Florek's departure marks a important event in the long-established show, which has been a beloved part of TV culture for decades.